The BGHS Counseling Center

Students can set up an appointment with their counselor through Sharon Carter or Donna Shrider, our Counseling Secretaries, or by stopping by the Counseling Center before school, after school or during lunch.

Parents and guardians are welcome to request an appointment by calling 360-885-6556. Counselors are also happy to answer questions or concerns via email.

Counseling Program Goals

Our goal is to maximize student achievement, support a safe learning environment, and increase career/college readiness for all students.
To accomplish this, all the school counselors at BGHS, use strategies such as classroom lessons, small group activities, and individual counseling sessions, as well as referrals to outside services.

BGHS School Counseling Program Mission Statement

All students can reach high expectations with the support of a comprehensive school counseling program that develops the characteristics of a successful life-long learner.
In order for all students to be engaged in high school and successful beyond high school, they need to understand their interests, strengths, and resources. Furthermore, students need the skills and knowledge to overcome life’s challenges and set goals to reach their highest potential.

All students will be engaged in school-wide programs and multi-tiered interventions that address their unique needs and move them forward into college/career success.

Secondary Mission Statement:

To ensure all Battle Ground High School students will have the knowledge, attitudes, and skills, they will need to be successful in high school (now) and beyond (later).

BGHS Counseling Program Models

American School Counselor Association – The National Model of School Counseling
Washington School Counselor Association –  Washington State Comprehensive School Counseling Program Model

Online Learning

Battle Ground Public Schools now offers Online Learning within its comprehensive high schools! Battle Ground Online Learning offers English and Math courses, and is located within the BGHS library. For these online courses, attendance is required in the library for an assigned class period. We have a BGHS Certificated Teacher available for personal and individualized instruction during that time.

We will continue to offer other subjects through River Online, located in our library as well. Students taking River Online courses at BGHS are required to attend for an assigned class period. They will work through their subject specific River Online instructors and communicate by email. Kent Graham comes to BGHS once a week for check-ins.

Look through our Self-Evaluation Rubric for student expectations.

Online Learning Student and Parent Handbook

Online Teacher Expectations 

Online Learning Requirements

Online Learning Orientation

Online Learning Statement of Understanding – to be filled out by Student and Parent

Battle Ground High School Online Learning Contacts:
Scott Yingling, Assistant Principal, 360-885-6627
Kathy Ferrier, Graduation Assistance Coordinator, 360-885-6550

River Online Learning (ROL) Contacts:
Darlene Wilgus, Assistant Principal, 360-885-8255
Kent Graham, Lead Teacher, 360-334-8226
Dawn Hunt,  Enrollment Specialist, 360-334-8261

Battle Ground Public Schools District Online Learning Contacts:
Jill C. Smith, Executive Director of Federal Programs and Instructional Support Services, 360-885-5376
April Dalrymple, Coordinator for Advanced Studies, 360-885-5426
Cindy Klemsz, Administrative Assistant, 360-885-5414

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