The Counseling Corner

Cobb County School Counselors: Unlocking a World of Potential

Mission Statement:
The Mission of the Cobb County School Counseling program is to assist students in overcoming barriers that impede learning. The goal of all Cobb County Professional School Counselors is to implement a standards-based comprehensive school counseling program that:

• Includes a curriculum addressing the needs of all students in the domains of academic, personal/social, and career development
• Provides specialized interventions based on identified student needs
• Assists students in acquiring appropriate attitudes, knowledge, and communication skills to promote healthy relationships
• Enhances the ability of students to identify and utilize the appropriate resources needed for post-secondary success
• Creates positive relationships with students fostering personal growth, service to others, and academic achievement
• Advocates for all students encouraging them to develop to their fullest potential
• Encourages counselors to consult and collaborate with other educators, parents, and community on behalf of all students

6th GRADE PARENT NIGHT@ GRIFFIN MS May 3, 2011 7:00 P.M

All parents of rising 6th graders are invited to an informative evening focused on the transition to middle school. Our teachers, counselors, and administrators will participate in this important event.

Please join us!!!

Osborne High School Rising 9th Grade Parent Night 3/31/11

Summer Camp for Girls ~ Camp Congress

http://www.campcongress.org/Home_Page.html

CAMP ACTIVE

CAMP ACTIVE

ART COMPROMISE TRUST INDIVIDUALITY VALUE EXPRESSION
HalfDay
Summer Skills Camp
Using art, crafts, games, activities, and discussions to develop social skills and
Create positive interactions
Ages 4-15
3 hours per day 9:00-12:00pm or 1:00-4:00pm, Monday-Friday for 2 weeks
Cost: $750 for 10 day camps or $675 for 9 day camps
Dates:
1) June 6- June 17
2) June 20-July 1
3) July 5-July 15 (9 days)
4) July18- July 29
5) August 1-August 12
Specific groups are formed by pairing children of similar ages with similar therapeutic
goals.
Evaluation is required for new clients
Examples of Skills that will be a focus:
• Anger Management
• Controlling Anxiety
• Listening and Following Directions
• Using Self‐Control/Impulse Control
• Cooperating and Compromising with Peers
• Sharing and Turn‐Taking
• Making and Maintaining Friendships
• Expressing Feelings and Showing Empathy
• Joining into Conversations with Peers
• Responding to Teasing and Peer Pressure
• Adjusting to Transitions
• Problem‐Solving and Decision‐Making
• Sportsmanship
Call to Register at 7707269624
Alexis Davis, MS, LPC

IMPORTANT LETTER FOR 8TH GRADE PARENTS

  The parents of all 8th grade students will be receiving a letter entitled "Planning for High School and Beyond" along with the student's high school registration materials.  The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the steps that Cobb County School District is taking to address high school, post secondary, and career planning for all 8th grade students.  This letter will address important information about your child's career interests and offers great resources for further exploration at home.  Please find a sample of this letter below. 

 Download 8TH GRADE CAREER CHOICES PARENT LETTER

TESTING CALENDAR 2010-2011

http://www.cobbk12.org/generalinfo/calendars/2010-11/2010-11TestingCalendar.pdf

HOW DO I OBTAIN A WORK PERMIT????

http://www.dol.state.ga.us/em/online_work_permit.htm

Upcoming Freshmen CHS Open House March 10, 2011

Muffins for Moms

When:  March 29, 2011

Time:  7:45 AM

Where:  Griffin MS  Cafeteria

Who:  All Mom's are Welcome

GMS Mission Statement

Philosophy / Mission Statement

 

The Griffin Middle School Counselors facilitates student development in three broad areas:

 

Academic Development

Career Development

Personal/Social Development

The comprehensive guidance model emphasizes commitment to designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a program that has a clearly defined mission. Our school counseling organization allows us to deliver our program through curriculum, individual planning, responsive services, and system support.

We believe that all students possess intrinsic worth and are capable of personal growth and self-direction. The GMS counselors have a responsibility to promote the student's identification and development of his/her skills, talents, and interests in order for him/her to make choices in a world that presents conflicting challenges.

Our mission is to create an environment that meets the academic, social, emotional, creative, and physical needs of all individuals so they can learn, continuously improve, and meet the challenges of an ever-changing society.

We are a learning community of students, teachers, staff, parents, and volunteers devoted to helping and inspiring every student to realize his or her full potential by providing a variety of learning experiences in a safe, supportive, challenging, and mutually respectful environment.