Welcome to Cedar Shoals High School! We hope your student has an outstanding and engaging school year. The Cedar Shoals Counseling Department program provides opportunities, experiences, and supports which empower students to embrace their full potential and achieve their academic, personal, and career goals. We deliver prevention and intervention services to support the academic, career, personal, interpersonal, and healthy development of all students. This overview provides information on important 20162017 events.
Meet our staff: Ms. Ariel Gordon: 9th Grade Counselor Mrs. Wade: A-F, 10th thru 12th grade Mrs. Johnson: G-N, 10th thru 12th grade Ms. Barnes: O-Z, 10th thru 12th grade Mr. Sayles: Cedar and Athens Community Career Academy Mr. Swoopes: Graduation Coach Ms. Angela Gay: School Social Worker Mr. Auburn Bolton: Registrar Ms. Jessica Lonon: Secretary Ms. Kijuana Crawford-Communities in Schools Ms. Valencia Thornton-Communities in Schools Ms. Ashley Simpson-Georgia College Advising Corps
Counseling Department Vision The Cedar Shoals Counseling Department envisions all students will graduate with the knowledge, skills, and character to succeed in our community and the global society. Students will achieve their postsecondary goals with the competence and readiness gained from a rigorous high school curriculum and positive high school climate. Cedar Shoals High School graduates are culturally competent and recognize the importance of giving back to the community.
Counseling Department Mission The Cedar Shoals High School Counseling Department addresses the academic, social, and career needs of all students through the delivery of a comprehensive school counseling program. Counselors work to remove barriers to learning to promote equity and access in secondary education and post-secondary success. Our school counseling program is collaborative in nature – building relationships with students, families, teachers, administrators, community members, and district leaders – and is accountable through data analysis and program reevaluation to adapt to the evolving needs of our student population.
10th Grade Field Trip to ACCA (Oct. 21, 2016): 10th grade students are invited for a tour of the Athens Community Career Academy Junior Parent Night (Nov. 3, 2016 6pm): to inform parents of important timeline tasks students and parents must do to prepare for senior year and post-secondary enrollment GA Apply to College Week (Nov. 7-11, 2016): Counselors will provide one-on-one assistance to seniors with the college application process ASVAB Testing (Nov. 15, 2016): multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. All students welcome to test. 9th Grade Field Trip to ACCA (Nov. 18, 2016): 9th grade students are invited for a tour of the Athens Community Career Academy Sophomore Parent Night (Jan. 12, 2016 6pm): to inform parents of important timeline tasks, dual enrollment options, and college/career readiness information Move on When Ready & AP Night (January 26, 2017 6pm): to inform parents of dual enrollment and Advanced Placement course opportunities and the process of earning college credit in high school Athens Area Financial Aid Night (Jan. 17th @ Clarke Central HS): financial aid literacy night for parents of both district high schools ASVAB Testing (Feb 1, 2017): multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. All students welcome to test. Rising 9th Grade Parent Night (Feb. 9, 2017 6pm): to orient 8th grade parents to Cedar Shoals High School Spring Parent Conferences (Feb. 22, 23, 24) 8th Grade Tours (Feb. 28 & March 2, 2017): Hilsman and Coile 8th graders tour Cedar Shoals College Fair (March 3, 2017): College fair for rising seniors Senior Week! (April 24-28, 2017): Fun senior activities to gear up for graduation 11th and 12th Grade Honors Night (May 2, 2017 6pm): Junior and senior honors and award recipients recognition ceremony 9th and 10th Grade Honors Night (May 9, 2017 6pm): Freshmen and sophomore honors and award recipients recognition ceremony
Core Curriculum Lessons:
Our 2016-2017 Program
Counselors deliver classroom lessons or large class meetings on the topics of academic planning, college/career guidance, and social/emotional wellbeing. These take place throughout the year and are grade-level appropriate. FLASH Curriculum: The Counseling Department delivers the following CCSD approved classroom lessons on the topics of:
10th Grade: 1) Healthy Relationships 2) Online Safety: Sexual Violence Prevention
11th Grade: 1) Undoing Gender Stereotypes 2) Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
12th Grade: 1) Coercion and Consent 2) Partner Communication
Upcoming Family Workshops and Important Student Events:
Ninth Grade Activities Fair (Sept. 9 & 12, 2016): 9th grade students will learn about and sign up for extracurricular activities Fall & Spring College and Career Fairs (September 29, 2016 and March 3, 2016): to expose juniors and seniors to a range of colleges and career opportunities. Parents are welcome as well. FAFSA Completion Workshop (Oct. 6th 6pm) Workshop for seniors and their families to assist in FAFSA completion. PSAT (Oct. 19, 2016): All 10th grade students will take a practice SAT exam to prepare and expose students to the exam. Fall Parent Conferences (Oct. 12, 13, & 14)
In addition to above, counselors:
Conduct individual counseling sessions Lead small group counseling sessions Assist students with all things related to course planning, graduation, college applications, scholarships, and other postsecondary opportunities.
We are accessible by phone and e-mail should you have student concerns. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
