11th / 12th Grade Conferences

11th/12th Grade counselors invite you to schedule a conference to talk about grades, credits, graduation plans, etc.

12th grade (A-J): Dr. Kelly Parker   -  Ext. 5529 Parker.kelly@newton.k12.ga.us  Conference Link:  ​https://signup.com/go/cgBXJog​​

12th grade (K-Z): Ms. Veronica Bridges  -  Ext. 5530 Bridges.veronica@newton.k12.ga.us  ​Conference Link:  ​https://signup.com/go/jxNpqsH

11th grade: Mr. William Walker   -  Ext. 5527 Walker.william@newton.k12.ga.us  Conference Link:  ​​https://signup.com/go/zRhvdKL​

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Dual Enrollment

GSFC Dual Enrollment Flyer

For more information, choose your grade level under the tab above that says "Resources by Grade".

- 30 credit hour funding cap

​• 10th graders are only funded for occupational/CTAE courses
• 9th graders are not eligible for dual enrollment funding. They can participate but must self-pay for tuition and required fees.

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2019-2020 School Profile

Mission Statement

The mission of the Newton High School Counseling Department is to give every student every chance provide a comprehensive developmental school counseling program that supports and assists all students and families.  The counseling program will address the academic, career/college readiness, and social/emotional needs of all students.

Vision

The vision of the Newton High School Counseling Department is to ensure that all students will be successful in their post-secondary pursuits and will be productive life-long learners and contributors to their community.

What is a School Counselor?

School counselors create comprehensive school counseling programs that focus on student outcomes, teach student competencies and are delivered with identified professional competencies.  The NHS counseling department provides support services for the entire school community.

NHS counselors assist students with their academic, social, and personal needs by monitoring student progress to ensure students meet graduation requirements.  This includes direct student services, individual student planning, responsive services, and indirect student services.  We refer students, when necessary and appropriate, to other services in Newton County School System such as special education, psychological services, social services, homebound instruction, etc. when necessary.

Counseling Services

There are four components to the NHS Comprehensive School Counseling Program:

• Guidance Curriculum
• Individual Planning
• Responsive Services
• Systems Support

The NHS School Counseling Department provides support in areas not limited to the following:

• Personal/Social Counseling and Support
• College Research, Applications, and Scholarship Information
• Career Exploration and Development
• Transcripts/Graduation Credit Checks
• Conflict Resolution
• Course Scheduling
• Classroom Lessons
• Community Agency Referrals
• Collaboration with School Psychologist and Social Worker
• Crisis Intervention
• Support during Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Financial Aid Information
• Information regarding the Military/Armed Services

Promotion & Retention Requirements

1. ​10th Grade = 5 Units
2. 11th Grade = 11 Units
3. 12th Grade = 17 Units
4. Graduation = 23 Units are required for graduation​​