Newton High School Counseling Department
"Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams." - R.W. Emerson
2023-2024 School Profile
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Counselor Contact Info
Graduation Coach: Dr. Latesha White
Email: [email protected] Ext. 5517
Email: [email protected] Ext. 5517
College Advisor: Ms. Kimberlee Smith
Email: [email protected]
Room: H-6 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhs_collegeandcareer/ Remind Code:
Seniors (ONLY) may schedule an appointment at https://calendly.com/ksmithgcac
Email: [email protected]
Room: H-6 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhs_collegeandcareer/ Remind Code:
Seniors (ONLY) may schedule an appointment at https://calendly.com/ksmithgcac
Remind Codes
Subscribe to the Remind code for your graduating class in order to receive updates about scholarships, special programs, and more! Just text the code for your grade to 81010, or enter your class code in the Remind app
Graduating Class |
Remind Code |
College Advisor (Class of '25) |
@nhsramscca |
Seniors (Class of '25) |
@nhs25rams |
Juniors (Class of '26) |
@nhs26rams |
Sophomores (Class of '27) |
@nhs27rams |
Freshmen (Class of '28) |
@nhs28rams |
ALANHS 12th (Class of 2025) |
@alanhs12th |
ALANHS 11th (Class of 2026) |
@alanhs11th |
ALANHS 10th (Class of 2027) |
@alanhs10th |
ALANHS 9th (Class of 2028) |
@alanhs9th |
Dual Enrollment
GSFC Dual Enrollment Flyer
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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 unless they scores a 26 on the ACT or a 1200 on the SAT • 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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Mission Statement
The mission of the Newton High School Counseling Department is to give every student every chance by providing 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 the 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.
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:
The NHS School Counseling Department provides support in areas not limited to the following:
- 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
- 10th Grade = 5 Units
- 11th Grade = 11 Units
- 12th Grade = 17 Units
- Graduation = 23 Units are required for graduation
