Counseling

As professional school counselors, our mission is to offer academic, personal/social and career counseling for all students. Our goal is to help students become lifelong learners and responsible, productive citizens.

Meet Your School Counselors

Contact

Counseling and Career Center
651-425-3718
8:30 a.m.-3:06 p.m.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is my counselor?

How can I make an appointment?

Role of the school counselor

School counselors are actively committed to helping students explore their abilities, strengths, interests and talents as these traits relate to career awareness and development.
School counselors help parents focus on ways to further the education, personal and social growth of students.
School counselors work with teachers and other educators to help students explore their potential and set realistic goals for themselves.
School counselors seek to identify and utilize community resources that can enhance and compliment comprehensive school counseling programs and help students become productive members of society.
Comprehensive school counseling programs are considered an integral part of the educational process that enables all students to achieve success in school.

How do I Request a Transcript?

Where can I find scholarships?

Tuition-Based Summer Course Offerings

Schedule Corrections

Schedule change requests that will be considered:

“Empty” or "Missing a Class" on your schedule
Already had the class
Did not take or did not pass the prerequisites
Inappropriate academic level

Examples of Non-essential schedule change requests that will not be considered:

Teacher requests
Lunch requests
Order of your classes
Switching to the same class as your friend
Elective changes will NOT be considered

Schedule Corrections

Crisis Phone Numbers

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988 - Please call if you, or someone you know needs assistance.

Washington County Crisis Response Unit
651-275-7400

Emergency Line
911 - Please call 911 if you, or someone you know is in immediate danger of harming themselves or someone else.

Course Registration 2025-26 School Year

Wolfpack Welcome - January 6th 5:30-7:30pm at Park High School

Incoming 9th Graders (Class of 2029)

Class of 2029 - Welcome to PHS (Middle school presentation)

Registration Worksheet This document helps when selecting your core classes and electives

Elective Courses This document lists all elective course titles and elective course numbers available to our 9th graders at PHS

Registration Directions (PDF)

Registration Directions (Video)

9th Grade Registration Manual

Course Guide - Detailed description of courses

Grade 10 (Class of 2028)

Grade 11 (Class of 2027)

Grade 12 (Class of 2026)

Meet the counseling staff

Janet Roskowinski

DAN POWERS

dpowers@sowashco.org

Kristin Stieber

kstieber@sowashco.org

Khou Xiong

Patrice (Pam) Pariana

ppariana@sowashco.org

Counseling Resources

Resources

PSEO Information

SoWashCo Online

Student Aide

Student Aide (11th and 12th grade only)

Student and parent must both sign this form, even if the student is 18.
Daily attendance is mandatory. Your supervising staff member will take attendance.
Interested students must be in grade 11 or 12 and must be on track with your credits needed for graduation.
Interested students must have good attendance AND discipline record.
All credits and state mandated tests for graduation need to be up-to-date.
A student may be a student aide for only one period per trimester. No credit is awarded for being a student aide.

Form can be found in your "Class of ...." Schoology folder

Test Out Process

Pass/No Credit

*This form can be picked up in the Counseling Office. It must be turned into the Counseling Office by the deadline

*Only 2 Elective Classes per Trimesters may be taken P/N

*We recommend that you consult directly with potential colleges regarding how a P/N grade may impact admission.

*Please note, NCAA (potential Division 1 or Division 2 athletes) will recalculate a P to a D when determining eligibility.

Deadline:

Trimester 1: October 20th, 2025

Trimester 2: January 26th, 2026

Trimester 3: April 28th, 2026

NCAA

Scholarship Booklet

Mental health and crisis resources

Disclaimer: Park High School does not give specific referrals for any agencies. The following list of community resources available for you to contact for counseling and related services. Many of these services offer sliding fee scales of free services. Nearly all of the following information was taken from the Washington County Family Resources Directory.

We strongly recommend that students review the following resources with a parent, guardian or trusted adult.

Crisis Counseling Resources

Canvas Health (formerly called HSI)

Comprehensive psychological and psychiatric assessment and treatment of emotional disturbances, mental illness, chemical dependency, physical and sexual abuse, services for seniors, individual and group therapy for children, parents, and families.

Website: www.hsicares.org

Cottage Grove 651.458.4116
Oakdale** 651.777.5222
Stillwater 651.430.2720
Forest Lake 651.251.5220

** Walk-in Crisis Counseling is available daily at the Oakdale location.

Youth Service Bureau

Prevention, intervention, and counseling services provided to elementary through high school aged youth and their families. Services include individual and family counseling and diversion/restorative justice programs.

Website: www.ysb.net

Woodbury 651.735.9534
Cottage Grove 651.458.5224
Stillwater 651.439.8800
Forest Lake 651.464.3685

Fairview Behavioral Emergency Center (BEC)

The center is designed to address mental health or substance use emergencies by eliminating the long waits customary in medical ERs. The BEC is open 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM. It is staffed with MDs, RNs, mental health therapists and psychiatric associates. The center is located at the University of Minnesota Medical Center-Riverside Campus.

It will provide assessment and referral to an appropriate source for treatment or further consultation. Individuals seeking services from the BEC would present themselves to the Emergency Room for triage and evaluation to determine if there is a medical emergency. The individual is then directed to the BEC.

2-1-1 United Way (formerly First Call): 2-1-1

Information and referrals concerning counseling and other human service resources for Minnesota residents. Get connected with local resources by calling or visiting their website.

Website: www.211unitedway.org

Chrysalis: 612-871-0118

Programs include chemical dependency treatment, mental health clinic, peer support groups, and legal services

Website: www.chrysaliswomen.org

The Emily Program: 651-645-5323

Personalized treatment for eating disorders.

Website: www.emilyprogram.com

Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center: 651-982-7000

Many support groups such as Attention Deficit Disorder, community service programs such as Stop Smoking classes, and prenatal classes.

Website: www.lakes.fairview.org

FamilyMeans – Support for Families: 651-439-4840

A wide variety of services for families including mental health counseling, financial counseling, debt repayment program, support for seniors, caregiver support, respite care, and prevention programs with the schools.

Website: www.familymeans.org

Family Service Inc. – East Community: 651-222-0311

A variety of services including youth programs, individual and family counseling, and educational programs.

Lakeview Hospital (Stillwater): 651-439-5330

Programs include health education, childbirth, support groups, and Community Health Library.

Website: www.lakeview.org

White Bear Lake Community Counseling Center: 651-429-8544

Counseling, referral, support for youth and families in the White Bear Lake School District.

Website: www.whitebearlake.org/CCC/ccc.htm

Wilder Foundation: 651-642-4000

Counseling, community assistance, child care, in=home services, domestic abuse programs, older adults support, community and neighborhood services, housing information, employment and life skills counseling, and cultural support programs.

Website: www.wilder.org

Working Family Resource Center: 651-293-5330

Seminars on work/life topics throughout life

Anxiety

It's normal to feel anxious from time to time, especially if your life is stressful. However, if you experience excessive, ongoing anxiety and worries that are difficult to control and interfere with day-to-day activities please speak with a parent/guardian, health care provider or counselor right away.

More information about anxiety can be found on the Mayo Clinic website.

Identifying anxiety

Depression

Note: It is critical to discuss any concerns with a parent/guardian, family doctor, or counselor.
If you think you may hurt yourself or attempt suicide, call 911 immediately.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Depression is a serious mental health problem that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in activities. It affects how a teenager thinks, feels and behaves, and it can cause emotional, functional and physical problems. Although depression can occur at any time in life, symptoms may be different between teens and adults.

Depression isn't a weakness or something that can be overcome with willpower - it can have serious consequences and requires long-term treatment. For most teens, depression symptoms ease with treatment such as medication and counseling.

Signs and symptoms include a change in attitude and behavior that can cause significant distress and problems at school or home, in social activities, or in other areas of life. If depression signs and symptoms continue and impact your daily life, please speak with a parent/guardian, health care provider or counselor.

Symptoms and more information can be found on the Mayo Clinic website.

Identifying depression

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are serious conditions related to persistent eating behaviors that negatively impact your health, your emotions and your ability to function in important areas of life. The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder.

Most eating disorders involve focusing too much on your weight, body shape and food, leading to dangerous eating behaviors. These behaviors can significantly impact your body's ability to get appropriate nutrition. Eating disorders can harm the heart, digestive system, bones, teeth and mouth, and lead to other diseases.

Eating disorders often develop in the teen and young adult years. With treatment, you can return to healthier eating habits and sometimes reverse serious complications caused by the eating disorder.

More information can be found on the Mayo Clinic website.

Identifying eating disorders