Don't forget!!!!!!!!
South Cobb High School Academy of Research and Medical Sciences
October 23 @ 7:00 p.m. at South Cobb High School
North Cobb High School for International Studies
October 28 @ 7:00 p.m. in Media Center
About important things to them
To other students' ideas and experiences
Strategies for life skills
Career options
For future success
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:
Services include:
As the counselors here at Griffin, we would like to encourage you to contact us if you have any questions or would like us help celebrate your child's successes, or assist your child with their school adjustments, transitions, or issues. Feel free to say hello when you're in the building!
M-Z
678.842.6917 Ext. 228
A-L
678.842.6917 Extension 229
A child's academic's success in school is affected by many factors. But one thing is certain.
The more teachers and parents choose to work together- and the more parents are involved in the work of their child's education- the better young people do in school. Like anything else, effective parenting is not an easy task.
Here are seven simple but vital suggestions that can help you enhance the possibilities of your child' success.
First, we strongly recommend that parents establish a daily routine for their child. Parents can also assign responsibility for household chores, be firm about the times to get up and go to bed, and set aside times for the family to be together. Parents need to know that having an established routine helps manage time, set priorities, and get their work done.
Second, we recommend that parents monitor out-of school activities. They can meet this recommendation in various ways, including setting school-night rules and limits on TV watching. They can check on children when they are not at home- and arrange for after-school activities and supervised care. Parents need to know that when children are unsupervised their schoolwork almost always suffers. We can also remind parents that it's not just in the evening hours that young people get into trouble. Many studies point out the fact it's between the time students get out of school and when parents get home from work that young people engage in wrong activities.
Third, we can urge parents to attend school events involving their child- and to support and model the value of the school, learning, self-discipline, and hard work. This can be achieved by communicating with their children through conversation and questioning. Parents can also give testimony to the fact that achievement comes from consistently working hard.
Fourth, Parents can help their children perform well in school by expressing high but realistic expectations for achievement. Parents can do this by setting goals that are age appropriate for their child's age and maturity. Parents can recognize and encourage special talents. When children overhear their parents telling their friends and family members about their child's successes, they are more likely to keep their standards high.
Fifth, by maintaining a warm, caring and supportive home, parents can encourage their child's development and school progress. This action includes showing interest in a child's education by supporting homework and projects - and often discussing the advantages of participating in opportunities offered by the school. Parents should stay in touch with teachers and school staff- and always seek answers to their questions and concerns.
Sixth, Parents should be encouraged to read and discuss interesting topics and issues with the family. Many family activities help meet this need: Reading, listening to children read, and talking about what they read and studied in class. Families can also discuss the day at the dinner table, and share hopes and dreams as well as problems.
Seventh, Parents can use family, school, and community resources to strengthen their children's performance. They can enroll their children in sports programs and music lessons. They can also introduce children to new activities, including community resources available to young children.
We hope that these recommendations were helpful to you and we would like to thank you in giving us the opportunity to work with your children.
Your Griffin Counselors,
Delawna Brown- Davis
Cheryl Williams
Next Steps offers services for children and adults. Download the document below for more information.
The Guidance Department welcomes all returning and new students for the school year. This year we have two counselors that will be serving the needs of all students.
Ms. Delawna Brown-Davis serves students with last name A-L, and Ms. Cheryl Williams M-Z. Please feel free to call us at 678-842-6920 if you have any questions.
Welcome Back !!
Come out and meet with teachers, counselors, and staff for the next school year!!!
All rising 6th graders are invited to attend !!!
Griffin Middle School Theater
May 5
7:00 p.m.
See you!!
WellStar Corporate & Community Health Presents:
American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR in Schools Empowering Students to Save Lives!
It may be the most valuabel lesson a student can learn: how to save the life of a loved one, teacher, or friend by performing the simple steps of CPR.
This credentialed course is specifically designed to teach young adults who are middle and high school age the life saving skill of CPR. The course covers: adult, child, and infant CPR; choking rescue for adult, child, and infant; AED (Automated External Defibrillator)use.
Tuesday, May 27, - NW YMCA - 9-12.
Monday, July 21, - Health Place - 6-9.
Saturday, October 18, - Health Place - 9-12.
Call 770-956-STAR to register. Cost: $50.
