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School Counselors

The VBCPS School Counselors will host a series of online panels entitled “Multiple Pathways.” The purpose of these panels is to provide students and parents with information about post-secondary options and resources that are available to students.    The six series panel will cover topics ranging from the College Admission Process, Scholarships and Financial Aid and Military Academies and Recruiters. Installment number 3 is available now.  Click on the links below to access scholarship presentation and resources.

Scholarship Presentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcKT6x50naM

Scholarship Resources 
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NjvIKOzBF_R2W1tu0OIaNfXC7RI6zsJj

Please contact Dominic Ellis to set an appointment. 
In order to request a schedule change please fill out this form.

Welcome to the Guidance Department at Frank W. Cox High School. We hope that our site is helpful to you. You will find links to the many resources that will help students as they navigate high school and begin their journey to college and the workforce. Counselors are always available to assist students and families. The current contact information for each of our counselors can be found on our counselor personnel page. We look forward to serving you.

VBCPS School Counseling Mission Statement

The mission of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools High/Middle/Elementary School Guidance Program is to partner with parents, community, faculty and staff to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students thus preparing them with the knowledge and skills to be productive members of society.

For an overview of Virginia Beach City Public Schools' Guidance/Counseling Services please visit their website at VBCPS Guidance.

Frank W. Cox High School's Guidance Services

Academic Counseling
Career Counseling
Personal / Social Counseling

Jennifer Lanz
Department Chair
Students (R - Sh)
648-5266
504 Coordinator, Student-2-Student, Inclusive Communities		  
   
Erica Francis
Students (A - Coop)
648-5264, Ext. 85264
Colleges, Career Fair, Dual Enrollment Coordinator		  Ms. Francis
   
Jane Sheffield
Students (Cope - Ham)
Scholarships, Co-Coordinator, PSAT Co-Coordinator, AVID
648-5263		  Ms. Sheffield
   
Kaitlyn Spensieri 
Students (Han - L) 
648-5265, Ext. 85265 
Military, ASVAB, Scholarships
  Kaitlyn Spensieri
   
Maurice Jordan
Students (M - Q)
648-5262, Ext. 85262
AP Co-Coordinator, NCAA Eligibility
  Maurice Jordan
   
Dr. Susan Sigler
Students (Si - Z)
648-5260, Ext.
Virtual Virginia, Parchment
 Dr. Sigler
   
Adria Phillips
ACCESS Counselor
648-5250, Ext. 58359		  
   
Dominic Ellis
Registrar
648-5261, Ext. 85261 		  Mr. Ellis
   


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