6925 University Drive,  Alexandria, VA 22307
Phone: 703-660-2900 Fax: 703-660-2997

Attendance Line 703-660-2929

Counselor's Corner

Mr. Pierce Prior is Bucknell's friendly counselor. Whether in the classroom teaching a lesson or assisting students in his room or in the hall, he can always be counted on to have a positive attitude.

School Counseling Services

  • Coordinate and organize various programs throughout the school year to promote a positive school climate where all children are encouraged to be successful, thoughtful, and compassionate memebers of our school community. Provide student, family and staff support toward this same purpose.
  • Arrange and provide individual and group counseling for students.
  • Run classroom guidance lessons to promote character education and teach students to be safe and ethical individuals.
  • Invite parents to learn and become more involved in their child's academic life by sponsoring Parent Workshops.
  • Act as informational resource and support service for parents and staff alike.
  • Promote student success and clear communication.

Here are some of the programs by which Mr. Prior accomplishes the counseling goals at Bucknell.

Red Ribbon Week

Celebrated in October to highlight the importance of being Drug Free.

Character Education -

 

Bucknell's 'Community of Caring' values are taught and reinforced through guidance lessons and daily interactions.

SDFY Bookmark Contest

Students compete within FCPS in this annual event to create the winning "Bookmark" based on a "Drug Free" theme.

Career Day

Representatives from various careers are invited to the school to share their career experiences and promote student interest in setting future career goals.

Fairfax County Guidance services


Designed and Maintained by Vasantha Rayman
Vasantha.Rayman@fcps.edu
Last Updated: March 13, 2009