To reach the DHS Guidance office, please call the high school main number at 781-934-7650.  Enter the counselor's extension (listed below) at the menu or press 1 for the guidance assistant. The Guidance Department fax number is 781-934-6081. The DHS Main Office Fax is 781-934-6080.

The Duxbury Public Schools Guidance Department offers a comprehensive counseling program that supports students' academic, personal/social, and career/college development. Counselors help students become independent, responsible, and adaptable while working closely with families, teachers, and administrators.

Counselors monitor academic progress through reports, meetings, and standardized tests. They assist with course selection and graduation requirements and provide advice on programs of study, extracurricular activities, and career opportunities.

Students can discuss personal or social issues with counselors who teach social skills through classroom lessons and lunch groups. Counselors handle mediation, crisis intervention, and 504 plans and are involved in student support teams. They may also make external referrals if needed.

At each school level, counselors assist with transitions and career planning. High school students use Scoir for post-graduation options, and parents can attend sessions on college planning and financial aid.

Students and families can schedule individual meetings with counselors through the Guidance Office. In emergencies, they can visit without an appointment. High school counselors have extended hours on one flex day per week. Contacting counselors via email or phone may require up to 24 hours for a response.

Below is some additional information to help you transition to Duxbury High School. 

Step 1 - Complete the registration paperwork on the district website. 

Step 2 - Once you have met with the registrar and been approved for registration, your information will be sent to the Guidance Supervisor, who will evaluate it for grade level and potential class placement.  

Step 3 - You will receive an email from Guidance and will be assigned a Guidance Counselor as well as an appointment time for registration.  If it is during the summer this appointment will be once counselors return the week before school starts.  

Step 4 - Meet with assigned counselor on appointment date to finalize course enrollments and complete formal registration process.

Counselor Assignments

Students' Guidance Counselor can be found in Aspen.

Important Note about Phone calls and Emails:
As you would anticipate, most of the day of a Guidance Counselor is spent meeting with students and families.  As a result, we ask that you give us twenty-four hours to respond to email and voicemail.  Obviously, there are plenty of times that we will not need this window to respond, but certain times of the year can be extremely busy.  If your call is urgent in nature, please state that in your call.  Please be advised that for urgent situations, email is not the best method of communication.

Appointments

Students and families are encouraged to make appointments to see their Guidance Counselors.  Counselors are available Monday through Friday during school hours.  

To make an appointment, students and families can sign up in the appointment books within the Guidance Office.  Students will be given a pass for the class which is during that period.  The student's responsible for showing that pass to the teacher PRIOR to coming to Guidance for the appointment.  Students WILL NOT be called out of class as we do not want to interrupt the class.  Students should also consider the class for which they will be leaving for the appointment.  They should not miss any exams, projects etc. 

Families can also call the DHS Guidance Office to make an appointment. Unless it is an emergency situation, it is difficult for us to accommodate walk-ins, so please do your best to make advance appointments.

Below are the options for summer school.  Remember that Duxbury High School students must get permission from their Guidance Counselor to enroll in a non Duxbury High School Summer School option.

• Duxbury Summer School - Virtual 
  Summer School for Duxbury is virtual and done through Educere.  More information will be out about registration.  

  • Courses for credit recovery registration 

  • Courses for original credit registration

• Other summer options

  • Middleborough Summer School

  • Rockland High School