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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Fairfield ISD provides several options for current and former students to request official transcripts and Verification of Enrollment (VOE) records.
Current Students – Transcripts
Current Fairfield High School students may choose from the following transcript options.
FREE | Electronic Transcript to Texas Public Colleges & Universities
Fairfield High School can send an official transcript electronically to a Texas public college or university at no charge through the Texas Records Exchange (TREx).
Students do not create a TREx account or submit the transcript themselves. To use this option, contact Fairfield High School and provide the name of the Texas public college or university that should receive the transcript. FHS staff will send the transcript electronically through TREx. Tracking is not available through TREx.
FREE | Paper Transcript
Current students may request a printed official transcript for pickup or mailing at no charge.
There is no set limit on the number of paper transcripts a current student may request. This option is available through August 1 of the student's graduation year.
Contact Fairfield High School to request a paper transcript.
$8 | Parchment Digital Transcript
Parchment is an optional online service for students who would like to order and track an official digital transcript.
Students create their own free Parchment account, place the order online, select where the transcript should be delivered, and pay the $8 transcript fee.
Parchment allows the student and Fairfield High School to track the status and delivery of the transcript.
Current students are not required to use Parchment. Free TREx and paper transcript options remain available as described above.
ORDER A TRANSCRIPT THROUGH PARCHMENT
Former Students – Transcripts
Former Fairfield ISD students may request official transcripts online through Parchment.
$15 | Former Student Transcript
Former students create a Parchment account, submit their request, select the recipient, and pay the $15 transcript fee online.
ORDER A FORMER STUDENT TRANSCRIPT
Verification of Enrollment (VOE)
Current students have two options for obtaining a Verification of Enrollment.
FREE | Paper VOE
Current students may request a paper Verification of Enrollment from Fairfield High School at no charge.
$15.75 | Digital VOE through Parchment
Students who prefer an online digital option may order a VOE through Parchment for $15.75.
ORDER A DIGITAL VOE THROUGH PARCHMENT
Third-Party Requests
$45 | Transcript or Verification Request
Employers, background screening companies, credential verification services, and other authorized third parties may request transcripts or verifications digitally through Parchment.
The fee for a third-party transcript or verification request is $45.
SUBMIT A THIRD-PARTY REQUEST THROUGH PARCHMENT
Identification Requirements
Students and former students who are 18 years of age or older must provide a valid government-issued photo ID when requesting records.
Parchment Order Confirmation
Once a Parchment request has been processed, the requester will receive an automated email confirmation.
Need Help?
Current Students
For questions about current student transcripts or VOE requests, please contact Fairfield High School at 903-389-4177.Former Students
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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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Direct Admissions Requirement
Beginning with 12th grade students enrolled during the 2026–2027 school year, each student must satisfy the new direct admissions requirement to graduate. A student satisfies this graduation requirement if one of the following occurs:
- The student provides documentation that the student has established a profile on the My Texas Future website and elects to participate in the direct admissions program.
- The student’s parent or guardian submits a signed form authorizing the student to decline to complete and submit the information necessary to participate in the program (Opt-out).
- The student is 18 years of age or older, or has had the disabilities of minority removed, and signs and submits a form declining to complete and submit the information necessary to participate in the program (Opt-out).
- A school counselor authorizes the student in writing to decline to complete and submit the information necessary to participate in the program (Opt-out).
A copy of the opt-out form is posted on TEA’s Foundation High School Program web page. Additional information on this requirement can be found in this TEA communication. If you have questions regarding the My Texas Future direct admissions program, please contact the The Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Division of College and Career Advising by sending an email to MyTexasFutureSupport@
highered.texas.gov. If you have questions regarding graduation requirements, contact TEA’s Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division through the TEA Help Desk.
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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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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: