Renaissance Academy Counseling Department

Mrs. Melissa Laurento Counselor, Grades K-4 melissa.laurento@rak12.org 610-983-4080 x173 Visit K-4th Grade Counseling Page	Ms. Rachel Murtagh Counselor, Grades 5-8 rachel.murtagh@rak12.org 610-983-4080 x283 Visit 5th-8th Grade Counseling Page
Mrs. Lisa Fleck Counselor, Grades 9-12 lisa.fleck@rak12.org 610-983-4080 x142 Visit 9th-12th Grade Counseling Page	Mrs. Tracey Behrens-O'Brien Academic & College Planning Counselor Grades 7-12 tracey.behrens@rak12.org 610-983-4080 x119

School Counseling Department Mission Statement

The mission of the Renaissance Academy Counseling Department is to prepare lifelong learners through a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing their academic, social/personal, and career development.

Philosophy of the School-Counseling Department

We believe that all students, given appropriate support, can be successful and reach their full potential. We believe it is important to utilize a strength perspective while working with students. All students will have equal access to the counseling program and be treated with dignity and respect.

Financial Assistance

If you are in need of financial assistance for your child(ren’s) field trips, school supplies, or uniforms during the 2016-2017 school year, please fill out the application below. Due to limited funding, the counseling department cannot fund all requests. Please return this form no later than October 2nd, 2017. --Printable Financial Assistance Form--

News from the Counseling Department

If your family is in need of assistance during the Thanksgiving or Winter holidays, please contact your child’s school counselor to be placed in a lottery drawing for these programs by November 6. Families will be contacted by November 11 if they are selected in the lottery drawing.