Fairfield High School Counseling
FHS Counseling
The Fairfield High School Counseling Center is here to support students academically, socially, emotionally, and in planning for life after high school. Whether students need help with schedules, graduation planning, college and career readiness, scholarships, or personal concerns, our team is ready to help.
Contact the Counseling Center
Sescelli Cox
School Counselor
Sescelli.Cox@FairfieldISD.org
903-389-4177
Teri Frauenberger
Academic Dean of Students
Teri.Frauenberger@FairfieldISD.org
903-389-4177
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At FHS, we address the needs of all students through culturally relevant prevention and intervention programs as a component of a comprehensive school counseling program. Our program offers a research based, data driven character curriculum, responsive services, individual student planning, and system support to create a multi-faceted approach to counseling. In addition, we implement tiered strategies to address both immediate and preventative student needs. Through campus-wide awareness, collaboration, and effective implementation, we strive to make FHS a welcoming environment for all students.
Emergency Mental Health Numbers
For immediate 24/7 suicide intervention, call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8.
To chat online with a crisis counselor, visit 988Lifeline
For emergency intervention call 9-1-1.
Academic Counseling
The FHS school counselor is available to assist students in planning for their academic future and career development including choosing electives, discussing options for high school endorsement pathways, planning for Honors classes, tutorial schedules, and more.
Personal Counseling
From time to time, students may need extra support with personal concerns, such as social, family, emotional or mental health issues, immediate crisis needs, or substance abuse. The school counselor is available to provide students support in these areas. Referrals to outside agencies including TCHATT, MHMR, HOTCADA, in-patient crisis intervention programs, and religious or private practice counselors are available if additional counseling services are needed.
Screening Tools
Sometimes, in addition to general inquiries into a student’s well-being, school personnel might determine that a student needs some additional observation and perhaps specific services in relation to the student’s mental, emotional, or physical health or well-being. Any tools that may be utilized with your student to identify if further mental health services are necessary can be found here:
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ACT Test
ACT Testing Dates and Registration
SAT Test
SAT Testing Dates and Registration
The FHS Library Media Center has ACT and SAT prep books for checkout.
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Texas Free College Application Week takes place from October 12 to October 18, 2026. During this designated second full week of October, Texas residents can apply to any Texas public university, community college, or health-related institution for undergraduate admission completely free of charge by using the ApplyTexas portal.
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Financial Aid Graduation Requirement:
In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.0256, beginning with students enrolled in Grade 12 during the 2021-2022 school year, one of the following must be completed as a requirement for receiving a high school diploma:
- Completion and submission of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) financial aid application OR
- Completion and submission of a TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid) financial aid application OR
- Submission of a signed Opt-Out form to your high school counseling office
Please reach out to your high school counselor for more information.
Find more information on the financial aid requirement for high school graduation in the Texas Education Agency website.
View Texas OnCourse Guidance for Families for more information.
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Scholarships
Donald and Barbara Mozley Scholarship
KFC REACH Educational Grant Program
Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship
University of the Aftermarket Foundation Scholarship
BAF of Texas Undergraduate Scholarship
Texas Distinguished Young Bobcat Award
Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarships
Global Lift Equipment Texas Scholarship
Lift Parts Express Texas Scholarship
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater North Texas
Texas Farm Credit Scholarship- Must be involved in FFA or 4-H and pursuing a college degree in an agriculture-related field of study.
Taco Bell Foundation - Live Mas Scholarship
Sports in Action- Texas Athletic, Music, and Academic Participants
East Texas Communities Foundation Scholarships
Scottish Rite Library & Museum Scholarship
TASB - Student Voice Scholarship
Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation
StudentScholarships.org Website
Sallie Mae Fund has partnered with Thurgood Marhsall College Fund to offer scholarships through its Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program:
SallieMae - Bridging the Dream
SallieMae - Completing the Dream
For official scholarship rules and other scholarships visit, SallieMae Website
Scholarship Lady of Central Texas
Community National Band & Trust of Texas Scholarship Opportunity
Texas Farm Bureau Scholarships
Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas Scholarship
Greater Waco Aerospace Alliance Scholarship
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If you are planning to take Dual Credit Classes, click on the links below to learn how to enroll in Dual Credit. Navarro College has gone to an online registration. If you have any problems, email me at Sescelli.Cox@fairfieldisd.org and I will be glad to help you. You can also contact Navarro College South in Mexia, Texas at 254-562-3848.
We are here to help you!
Navarro College Dual Credit Videos:
Completing Apply Texas Instructional Video
Overview of Navarro College Dual Credit Program
Students Guide to Completing Dual Credit Enrollment Form
Parents' Guide to Approval Dual Credit Enrollment Form
Click Here for Dual Credit Enrollment Process for Returning Students
Click Here for Tentative Extention of Dual Credit Enrollment Timelines and Deadlines
Information for American Legion Programs and scholarships for dual credit students:
- Boys State - must be in their HS Junior year – Texas Boy State
- Girls State - must be in their HS Junior year - Texas Girl State
- Oratorical - HS 9th-12th grade, $20k scholarship opportunity
- JSSP - up to 18 yrs of age, $5k scholarship opportunity
- Samsung Scholarship
- American Legion Legacy Scholarship
Click here to see the Dual Credit Classes offered at Fairfield High School through Navarro College.
Click below for the Navarro College and Fairifeld High School Course Agreement (MOU):
Click below for the Texas State Technical College (TSTC) and Fairfield High School Course Agreement (MOU):
Navarro College Canvas website:
Navarro College Canvas Website
Navarro College Scholarships Website
Character Curriculum
Choose Love for Schools is Fairfield ISD’s district-approved character curriculum. The program provides age-appropriate character education lessons centered on four core values: Courage, Gratitude, Forgiveness, and Compassion in Action.
Counselors use these lessons to help students build positive relationships, make responsible choices, manage challenges, and contribute to a supportive school environment. The curriculum gives students and staff a shared language and reinforces skills that support success in the classroom and beyond.
Screening Tools
Sometimes, in addition to general inquiries into a student’s well-being, school personnel might determine that a student needs some additional observation and perhaps specific services in relation to the student’s mental, emotional, or physical health or well-being. Any tools that may be utilized with your student to identify if further mental health services are necessary can be found here: