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 Office Hours:
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Registration Hours:
9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon Friday

Please call to schedule an appointment:
757-648-4461
757-366-4544 (fax)

Ms. J. Kielbasa, Director
Ms. Bergfield, School Counselor
Ms. M. Gilchrist-Bray, School Counselor
Ms. J. MacNeal-Rhudy, School Counselor
Ms. C. McMahon, Office Manager

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Expunging Grades for High School Credit Courses

The parent/guardian of a middle school student taking a high school credit course may request that the grade for the high school course or courses be purged from the student’s transcript. The student will not earn high school credit for the course. Every student at Brandon enrolled, or previous enrolled (i.e. Keyboarding or Keyboarding Applications in the 1st semester), in a high school credit class will receive a Request for No-Credit Option form from their teacher. We encourage students and parents to discuss this option and consult with the teacher and/or guidance counselor before making this decision.

The request form must be submitted to the Brandon Guidance Department
for consideration no later than August 1, 2011.

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Course Information Documents

Secondary School Student Guide

Overview to Virginia Beach City Public Schools'
Guidance/Counseling Services

The Counseling Department:

The Virginia Beach City School Counseling Program is designed to promote academic, personal, social, and career development for all students K through 12th grade.  School counselors are dedicated individuals who assist students in building a foundation for academic excellence and achievement through support, interventions, and positive relationships between home and school. The counselors are available to assist students with decision-making, conflict resolution, coping skills, and academic planning and strategies. 

Brandon Middle School Counseling Mission Statement:

The mission of the Brandon Middle School Counseling Department is to establish a developmental counseling program which provides support to students, parents, and teachers to maximize student potential and academic achievement. 

Who is my child’s counselor?

The Brandon Counseling Department consists of four professional school counselors and an office manager.  Students are assigned to counselors alphabetically according to their last names:
Last names beginning with A to B - Ms. Kielbasa
Last names beginning with C to Hos - Ms. Bergfield
Last names beginning with Hot to P - Ms. MacNeal-Rhudy
Last names beginning with Q to Z- Ms. Gilchrist-Bray

How do students see their counselors?

Students may be referred to the counselor by parents, teachers, administrators or they may self-refer.  Students can schedule an appointment by completing a request form in the counseling office.  

Registration procedures for new/transfer students:

New students may register Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., and Fridays 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.  Please call the counseling office to schedule an appointment to facilitate this process. 

Please bring the following documents with you when you come to register:

1. 2 proof of residence/address (see acceptable proof documents below)
2. Certified birth certificate
3. Current immunizations (reminder: all current 6th graders are required to have an additional Dtap by the first day of school)
4. Previous report card or withdrawal/transfer form
5. Social security number
6. Two emergency contact phone numbers
7. Previous school address to request records
8. Special education documents to include current IEP, 504, etc.

Acceptable Proof of Residence Documents
REQUIRED: Title deed, mortgage booklet or statement, lease agreement/rental contract or current rent receipt
Plus a recent utility bill (gas, electric, water only) or a deposit receipt for recent utility start up.

A Shared Housing Disclosure form accompanied by two of the above proofs from the homeowner is acceptable.
Area homeless shelters will provide a letter stating the parent and student live in the shelter.
Hotel/motel residents must present a recent rent receipt or letter on hotel/motel letterhead verifying the parent and student are residents.

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