Frequently Asked Questions


How can I get my child out of school early for an unexpected appointment?

Call the attendance office at 301-942-1155 ext. 117. If the recorder comes on, you may feel comfortable leaving a message as the voice mail is checked very frequently.

Will Good Counsel be closing early today due to bad weather?

Good Counsel follows the decision of the Montgomery County Public Schools. Listen to radio station WTOP - 1500 AM for updates.

Will my child's sporting event be cancelled today due to threatening weather?

Call the sports hot-line at 301-942-1155 ext. 217 for daily sporting events. The recording is updated if events are cancelled due to weather or field conditions usually around 1:00 - 1:30p.m.

What is Good Counsel's High School Code?

For SAT's, ACT's, CEEB's, and the NCAA Good Counsel's code number is 211083. For Archdiocese of Washington financial aid forms, Good Counsel's code is 9766.

I have extension (number) for (person's name) but it's not working.......

The recording will prompt you to press *8 before you enter the extension number.

What is Good Counsel's fax number?

Principal's Office: 301-942-3656
President's Office: 301-942-4967
Studies Office: 301-942-3029
Counseling Center: 301-942-9602
Athletic Department: 301-942-2555.

How can I get homework assignments for my child when they are home ill?

If your child is missing only 1 or 2 days, they should call a classmate for their assignments. Each student is given a G.C. telephone directory each year. If your child is going to be out for more than 3 days, you should contact your child's counselor. They will begin a collection envelope of assignments, and you may send someone to pick it up 24 hours later.

Who is my child's counselor?

The students are grouped with counselors according to the first letter of their last name.

Last names A - E the counselor is Jennifer Smith.
Last names F - K the counselor is Eleanor Donaghue.
Last names L - Q the counselor is Bob Arrowsmith.
Last names R - Z the counselor is Jackie Cheaves.
College counselor is Jill Kasprzak.
Ryken Program counselor is Loren Bass.

What time will my child be returning to school after Junior Retreat?

The bus will leave the Retreat House in Sparks at 1:50 p.m., and depending on traffic, they should arrive back at school by 3:00 p.m.

How many tickets are allowed per family for graduation?

Each senior will receive 2 reserved tickets and 6 general seating tickets for the ceremony.

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