PWCS cares deeply about students' emotional well-being. If a student is ever in an emergency situation he/she is encouraged to call 911 or utilize one of the resources listed below:
Emergency Resources- ACTS Hotline #:703-368-4141
- PWC Child Protective Services Hotline #: 703-792-4200
- PWC Community Services Board #: 703-792-7800
- Suicide & Crisis Hotline Call #: 988 or text 988
- Emergency Call #: 911
The mission of the Patriot High School Counseling Program is to provide a comprehensive, equitable, and accessible counseling service that empowers every student to achieve personal, academic, and career success. Our program is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, student-centered environment where every student, regardless of background, can reach their full potential. We strive to support the development of essential skills and self-understanding, preparing students for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship in a diverse and dynamic world. We are committed to ensuring that all students have equal access to counseling services and resources, addressing and removing barriers to success. Our program provides comprehensive support to all students, ensuring they have the necessary tools and opportunities to succeed. We aim to achieve long-term positive outcomes for every student by promoting academic excellence, career readiness, and personal growth.
Our counseling program is designed to be student-centered, focusing on the individual needs and goals of each student. We empower students to take charge of their own priorities and develop leadership skills, enabling them to meet new challenges effectively. Through our counseling services, students learn to plan and organize their academic and personal lives, fostering resilience and adaptability.
We collaborate closely with students, families, and the community to support educational success. Our program prepares students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, and innovative leaders. We foster resilience and encourage students to be global collaborators, ready to engage with diverse perspectives. We are committed to inclusive practices and equity, ensuring excellence from every student and employee every day.
This mission statement integrates the core values of the mission of Patriot High School and Prince William County Public Schools, emphasizing a comprehensive, student-centered approach that promotes leadership, empowerment, and collaboration.
In their ideal future world, graduates of Patriot High School will thrive in a world where they are empowered, resilient, and equipped with the skills and knowledge to achieve their fullest potential. Through our comprehensive school counseling program, we envision our students becoming confident, compassionate, and capable leaders who contribute positively to their communities and the world. After graduation, our students will be pursuing fulfilling careers, lifelong learning, and personal growth, while maintaining strong, healthy relationships and a balanced, purposeful life. Through their time at Patriot High School, our graduates will have developed their leadership capacity and provided them with a practical skillset that enables them to be successful in the 21st century. To align with the vision of Prince William County Schools, every student will graduate on time with the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind necessary to create a thriving future for themselves and their community.