COUNSELING MENU

Each counselor is responsible for students based upon an alphabetical division of last names, which can change each year. To contact a counselor for a telephone or personal conference, please call: (770) 806-3795. Calls are returned as soon as possible.

The college and career specialist is available to assist students in exploring career and post-secondary options as well as scholarship and financial aid opportunities. The counseling secretary handles requests for appointments, transcripts, SAT and ACT registration information, good student insurance forms, NCAA forms, and Work Permits. The registrar can help with information regarding school withdrawal or transfer, registration, transcription of records, and immunization.

PROCEDURES FOR APPOINTMENTS

With Counselors:

A secretary is available during lunch, before and after school in the Counseling Office to make appointments. Students are not released during class time to make appointments. A counselor is available during all lunches, before and after school if students needs some information.

Emergencies are handled on an immediate need basis.

Parents should call (770) 806-3795 to schedule an office visit or telephone conference. Please give your students name, grade level and the nature of your call. Calls are returned as soon as possible.

You may call the teacher's workroom and leave a message. 

Contact Numbers:

Parents are encouraged to attend the PTSA Open House each semester.

Counselors are available by appointment for:

Meeting with concerned parents. Parents should contact the Counseling Office to request an appointment with the appropriate counselor.

Discussing options. Although it is the responsibility of the student to complete the courses appropriate for his/her diploma choice, each student can meet individually with his/her counselor.

Counseling with students about personal concerns and problems, such as parent-child relationships, academic or motivation problems, student-teacher and peer relationships, school adjustment, etc.

Crisis Intervention and referrals. Some areas of crisis intervention for which identification of need and referral are appropriate include threatened suicide, pregnancy, abuse, and extreme emotional or behavioral problems. School counselors do not engage in private therapy.

Parents may wish to consult their child’s medical doctor and insurance carrier for appropriate procedures if a private therapist is being considered. The responsibility of private therapist and related fees lies with the parent.

CLASSROOM GUIDANCE

Use of classroom guidance is an efficient method to dispense information to students. Topics include, but are not limited to, academic planning, test-taking skills, career development, post-secondary opportunities, scholarship and financial aid procedures, and orientation to high school. Personal issues and problems are discussed when appropriate.

Caring and responsible juniors and seniors are selected and trained to work with the counseling staff, offering academic and personal support to the student body. Their many duties include working with new students, participating in freshman orientation guidance programs, academic tutoring, study skill, and helping in the Career Room.. The Peer Leaders are a valuable asset to the school and our students greatly benefit from their services.

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