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Our Mission

The Guidance Department's primary obligation is to serve the students of Achbishop McCarthy High School. The counselors are concerned with the entire needs of each student and advocate the growth and development of all students in the following manner:

  • Spiritually
  • Academically
  • Vocationally
  • Socially
  • Personally

Second to None in High School/College Prep

The counselors work together for the good of each and every students serving the students emotional and educational needs. The students will be assisted in developing a sharp, confident and diverse mind.

Our Counselors:

Pilar Blanco
Director of Guidance
Junior Counselor M-Z
Senior Counselor M-Z
AP Testing, Scholarships
Summer Programs,SACS Statistics Committee
SAT-Co-Coordinator
pblanco@mccarthyhigh.org
(954)434-8820 ext 222

Laura Brancheau
Junior Counselor A-L
Senior Counselor A-L
Act Testing
Entrance Exam
Silver Knights, Close-Up Washington
Parent-to-Parent, Career Day
lbrancheau@mccarthyhigh.org
(954)434-8820 ext 230

Adriana Murgueytio
Sophomore Counselor M-Z
Freshmen Counselor M-Z
SACS Continous Improvement Committee
Future Nurse of America
Guidance Assembly Coordinator
Hoby Award, Youth Leadership Broward
PLAN grades 9 & 10
French Testing Coordinator
AP Co-Coordinator
amurgueytio@mccarthyhigh.org
(954)434-8820 ext 226,

Joseph Bertolone
Freshmen Counselor A-L
Shophomore Counselor A-L
Freshmen Orientation
PSAT grades 9 to 11
jbertolone@mccarthyhigh.org
(954)434-8820 ext 228

Susan Molina
Administrative Assistant
Coordinator of College Fair
Coordinator of the Jesuit College Fair
Bright Future Specialist
smolina@mccarthyhigh.org
(954)434-8820 ext 227

Guidance Services:

  • ACADEMIC COUNSELING ~ Learning Styles Inventory, Individual and Large/Small group meetings.

  • COLLEGE PLANNING ~ College Fair, College Rep Visits, College Financial Presentation, Summer Enrichment Presentations, Junior Parent College Planning Night, Senior Parent College Night, Sophomore Parent College Night, Freshmen Guidance Night.

  • CAREER ADVISEMENT ~ Career Inventory, Career Day, Career Research.

  • TESTING INFORMATION ~ PLAN, PSAT, SAT, AP, HSPT,ACT TEST.

  • PERSONAL COUNSELING AND SUPPORT ~ Referals and Follow ups.

  • PARENT/TEACHER SERVICES ~ Staffings with Teachers/Parents, Parent to Parent Program

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship & Financial Aid Information

Office Hours:

The Counseling Office is located on campus in the Administration Building. The Counseling Office is open from 7:30 until 3:30 p.m. Please check with you Counselor for their specific hours.

Appointments:

Counselors are available to meet with students throughout the school day. Students should use the sign up sheets at the reception desk to request a meeting with his or her Counselor. In addition, individual appointments are set up by the Counselors to meet with every student at least once every semester. Counselors are also available to meet with parents when a need arises. Parents are asked to contact their Counselor in advance and schedule an appointment with their student’s Counselor.

Contacting Us:

All department staff can be reached by e-mail or by calling 954-434-8820 (ext 227). The Counseling Office receives a large volume of calls and e-mails daily, therefore, please allow up to 24 hours for a response to your message. When contacting your Counselor, please indicate the student’s name and grade either on you phone message or in the subject line when sending e-mail.