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Guidance Department

Office Hours

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission
EPIC South High School Counselors provide students with knowledge and skills to be effective learners, self advocates and contributing members of the school, local and global community. Counselors collaborate with parents, stakeholders and all members of the school community to develop and deliver a data driven program that supports every student’s academic, post-secondary and personal/social development. We are focused on a healthy balance of the whole child.

Our Vision
Every EPIC South student will acquire the personalized academic, career, and personal/ social guidance and support needed to reach their highest potential while successfully managing their lives as healthy, responsible, competent and productive contributing citizens who respect themselves and others.

Our Guidance Counselors

Mandated counseling may differ between counselors. Please inquire.

Jonathan Lau, College & Career Counselor
JLau11@schools.nyc.gov

Nicole Morris Speech Pathologist
nmorris@schools.nyc.gov

Ms. Kaur, Grades 9th & 10th
skaur11@schools.nyc.gov
(718) 845-1290 ext. 4129
Room 442C

Karla Ruiz, Guidance Counselor - 11th & 12th Grade
kruiz16@schools.nyc.gov

Jasmine Santiago
(Social Worker)
‍jsantiago74@schools.nyc.gov

Resources

If you are feeling: anxious, over-whelmed, angry, sad, helpless, please know that you are not alone. EPIC South is here to help. Reach out to a trusted adult, your school counselor or use the resources below to find the support you need.

NYC Mental Health Info Hub

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Contact Guidance Counselor

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NYC Public Schools Mental Health

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Advocacy Centers

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Digital Accessibility

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The Mental Health Continuum

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