Counseling Student Support Services

At Benjamin Banneker Academy, our counselors worked collaboratively to provide both direct and indirect services to support the academic and social/emotional development of all scholars with the goal of creating a college and career ready scholar.

Direct services that are in place include but are not limited to classroom activities/lessons, group activities, individual/group counseling, crisis counseling, and annual individual progress reviews.

Indirect services that are offered include outside referrals for scholars and families to provide resources to better serve our scholars, and consultation with school staff, families, and the community to develop interventions for scholars.

Working Papers

All students are required to secure Working Papers prior to employment.

All students between the ages of 14 – 17 need Working papers for employment.

Students should bring a Certificate of Physical Fitness from a physician, a copy of their Social Security Card and a copy of their birth certificate to their Guidance Counselor.

Communication Resources

Class of 2029: Cherry, I. ~ icherry@banneker.nyc

Class of 2028: Rowe, N. ~ nrowe@banneker.nyc

Class of 2028: Rodney, F. ~ frodney@banneker.nyc

Class of 2027: Collica, T. ~ tcollica@banneker.nyc

Class of 2026\College & Career Counseling: Davidson, M. ~ mdavidson@banneker.nyc

Counseling / Social Work: Parris, T. ~ tparris@banneker.nyc

Medical Services

Benjamin Banneker Academy has a school-based health center sponsored by Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center. It is located in Room B06 in the basement of the school building. The school-based health center is open throughout the school year, Monday through Friday at 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Students enrolled in the school-based health program can receive annual physical exams, vaccinations, referrals, and other essential services. A licensed medical provider is available full-time to offer primary care services at no cost to families. In addition, a dentist is on-site every Friday to perform routine dental cleanings. To learn more about our services or to enroll your child, please call our office at (718) 834-2981.