Welcome to the Counseling Department at Creative Arts Secondary School.  We are committed to meet students' academic, personal/social, and college and career readiness needs.  Please contact our counselors for any support.

Creative Arts Secondary School CEEB Code (College Entrance Examination Board) is 242-223.

Contact Information

High School Counselor - Maya Benford

maya.benford@spps.org

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Middle School Counselor - Dr. Eboni Bell

eboni.bell@spps.org

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Please send requests by email to:

nancie.whitesell@spps.org

Most school-based Health Start Clinics are currently closed. Please visit the clinics at Gordon Parks and Harding High School for your physical and mental health needs. Telehealth services are also available: spps.org/Page/38688

Creative Arts Secondary School is partnering with West Side Community Health Services to provide onsite mental health counseling services.  Students will be able to access the following services:

• mental health assessment and care
• depression and suicide prevention
• family issues
• violence prevention
• personal and relationship problems
• school concerns
• alcohol and substance abuse
• money and housing issues
• pregnancy counseling
• immigrant/refugee experiences
• recovery from trauma

Please contact your counselor for more information about the Health Start School Based Clinic.

Do you have questions about financial aid or how to fund college?  Need help starting your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Make an appointment with your counselor to learn more about financial aid options such as:

• 529 College Savings Plan
• Subsidized versus Unsubsidized loans
• Workstudy
• Scholarships
• Savings
• Free Applicaiton for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)