Welcome to

Fairfield’s Counseling Page

Meet Your Counselors

"It is Our Privilege to Provide Support to Fairfield’s Students, Staff, and Families."

Bex Rowlands

Ms. Rowlands

Nancy Marquez

Ms. Marquez

We Work with All Fairfield Students to :

Manage Emotions & Learn
Social-Emotional Skills

Plan for Postsecondary Options

High School        College        Work Force

Apply Academic Achievement Strategies

Our Mission

Fairfield Academy’s school counseling program exists to empower every student to reach their full potential by advocating for equity, access, and student success so that they graduate as college- and career-ready citizens equipped to have a positive impact on the world.

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Our Vision

Fairfield Academy counselors envision a future where all students are respectful, reflective, and responsible adults who are aware of, and confident in, their true value and worth. They are strong self-advocates, lifelong learners, and emotionally intelligent members of society who are committed to effecting ongoing positive change in the world around them.

We are Excited to have Recently Completed and Opened a Wellness Center Here at Fairfield Academy.

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Holistic Support

Increased Access to Resources that Address Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Social Support at School.

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Family Support Services

A Resource for Students and Staff to Find Tools and Strategies for Managing Emotions and Feelings.

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Counseling Services

Increased Access to Individual and Group Counseling Services

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Calming Room

A Resource for Students and Staff to Find Tools and Strategies for Managing Emotions and Feelings.

Wellness Center

Students can access the Wellness Center by referring themselves or being referred by parents or staff members by clicking on the forms below:

Once a Referral has been Received,

One of the Counselors will Contact the Student Within 48 Hours to Coordinate a Time for Them to Meet with a Counselor in the Wellness Center.

High School Application Process

Ms. Rowlands and Ms. Marquez will walk students and their families through the entire High School Application process. They will teach 8th grade classes on the application process, meet individually with each 8th grade student, and host parent information sessions to ensure that every student applies to the High School that is the best fit for them.

The Application Process is Divided into 3 Phases

Explore

Elementary &
HIgh School

Apply

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Results

Elementary &
HIgh School

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Helpful Links

GoCPS

Click Here

GoCPS is the online platform that allows students to explore and apply to almost every program in CPS.

GoCPS
Search Tool

Click Here

 Students can explore all their High School options within Chicago.

High School Bound

Click Here

High School Bound is a website that allows students to explore and filter their different High School options.