Peer Counseling

Seniors can apply for one of 24 openings each year to serve as peer counselors for a small group of seventh or ninth graders. Preparation to take on this responsibility includes weekly training sessions and required enrollment in Prep’s psychology course. Peer counselors travel with their counselees on outdoor education trips and meet with them regularly throughout the year to provide support and mentoring.

Other Forms of Peer Counseling

Senior Buddies

This student-designed program pairs seniors with eighth grade students to offer friendship, advice and support throughout the year.

Senior Leaders

The Senior Leaders Program is an academic and extracurricular mentoring initiative created by senior class officers in 2003. It is an academic and extracurricular mentoring program pairing seniors with younger students. Senior Leaders serve as tutors for all academic subjects, as well as drama, sports, student government, and SAT Prep.