Health & Wellness
Our highest priority at Prep is ensuring the safety and wellbeing of every student. We believe that a healthy and inclusive learning community nourishes students physically, emotionally, and intellectually; fosters joy in learning and living with others; and ensures that all feel safe, seen, and supported.
The Health Center
Our professional team provides medical and counseling services and coordinates the care of students with our athletic trainers.
The Health Center is located in the Campus Center & Residence Hall.
Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (during the school year.)
Phone number: 301-214-1235
Attendance
Report attendance to either the attendance voicemail at 301-214-1251 or email CJ Carpenter.
Health Forms
Prep uses Magnus Health, an online software solution for collecting, managing, and securely storing student health information. You can access Magnus through your Veracross Parent Portal.
The Health Center Team
Eileen Zullo, RN
Director of Health & Wellness Center/School Nurse
ezullo@gprep.org
301-214-1235
Kathy Mulquin, RN
School Nurse
kmulquin@gprep.org
301-214-1235
Patricia Hibbert
Health Office Assistant
phibbert@gprep.org
301-214-1235
Counseling Services
Consistent with the Jesuit mission of cura personalis, Counseling Services supports the mental health needs, personal growth and development, and well-being of every Georgetown Prep student. Through this department, a student may access professional threshold mental health support, crisis intervention, strategies for self-management, and guidance for all aspects of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). When receiving services, a student should expect equitable and appropriate care and the respect due every unique individual.
Available support
- One-to-one, solutions-focused, short term counseling
- Crisis intervention for an acute mental health challenge
- Referrals to outside providers
- Advocacy for all students
- Grief counseling
- Trauma-informed care and response, when needed
- Consultation with parents for strategies to support student success and well-being
- Collaboration with teachers/coaches/administrators for student learning and growth
- Accommodations support for classroom learning and standardized testing
Preserving confidentiality is an essential part of the trust relationship between student and school counselor. Confidentiality is maintained except (1) if the student is a danger to himself or others (2) if the student is at risk of personal harm from abuse or neglect (3) if required by court order.
Georgetown Prep Counseling Services adheres to the recommended practices and ethical standards of the American School Counselor Association and the certification guidelines set by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Visit Us
At any time, students are welcomed to visit the Counseling Services office located on the Third Floor of the George Center above the lobby facing the quad. Students may use their lunch period, free period, or meet with a counselor before or after school.
Resources
The Counseling Services Team
Karen Napolitano
Director of Counseling Services
knapolitano@gprep.org
301-214-8625
Jennifer Jones, RN
Behavioral Health Nurse
jajones@gprep.org
301-214-1234
Safety and Security
At Prep we have contracted with a security company that monitors campus 24/7 every day of the year. From 7 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., there are two security guards on campus, one in the guardhouse at the front of campus, and one on patrol around campus.
The Montgomery County Police frequently stop by campus during the day and are here for major events.
There are security cameras around campus inside and outside.
Safety and Security Contacts
Mr. Christopher Rodriguez
Dean of Students
crodriguez@gprep.org
301-214-1267
Mr. Joseph Patterson '07
Director of Campus Operations & Aux. Programs
jpatterson@gprep.org
301-493-5000 x 815