Heritage High School provides more than 20 students who tutor and mentor. The Newport News Consortium also has three tutors who work at Briarfield on a weekly basis. I also assist first graders who need reading support. PEEP, a preschool program for exceptional children, has four classes in the building. A full-time guidance counselor works with all children in classroom guidance situations as well as on an individual basis.
Character education is a focal point of all instructional and personal decisions.
This activity focuses on minorities who are interested in diverse fields of engineering. It has a strong emphasis on math and science. There is a third-grade Safety Patrol. Sponsored through AAA and coordinated by staff, the students selected to serve in this capacity must have good academic standing and strong character integrity. A new computer lab offers students an opportunity to familiarize themselves with current technology.