Counseling

Developmental guidance

High school is a time to prepare for college or your future life as an adult in society. Our counselors will assist you with college preparation, proper course planning, develop your academic potential, develop proper time management and organizational skills, alleviate stress and more.

There are also several high school courses that you may wish to take to assist you with this.

• Teen Leadership/PALS is a great way to increase your communication skills while also bridging the gap for other less socially comfortable students.
• AVID is a program for those who want to go to college but need help along the way. Gain valuable organization skills, understand which college is best for you, get help with time management, and mapping the path to college the successful way, etc.
• Health and Professional Communication Applications are district-required courses for all high school students at McKinney ISD. The curriculum is intended to give students valuable life information and ways to deal with high school and future success.

The Evolution of the Teenage Brain Presentation

The McKinney Boyd High School Open House will feature a presentation from the counselors, The Evolution of the Teenage Brain. It will be presented on at the Meet the Teacher Night on September 12th in room F110 at 6:30pm. Space is limited, so come early to get a seat! Our presenters are Sandi Shelton, Crisis Counselor and Samantha Lucia, Guidance Counselor.