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Welcome to the Panthers' Counseling Center
Counselors
| Mrs. Johnson 6th Grade |
Mr. Adrian 7th Grade |
Ms. Morrison 8th grade |
"The professional school counselor is a certified/licensed educator trained in school counseling with unique qualifications and skills to address all students' academic, personal/social and career development needs. Professional school counselors implement a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes and enhances student achievement."
(ASCA, the role of the Professional School Counselor)
How To Register Your Child For School
Parent or legal guardian MUST register the child. Guardians and foster parents must provide proper court custody papers to register a child. Many of the following items are required by law before your child is permitted to attend classes. You can expedite your child's enrollment by having documentation and by planning ahead to create a smooth transition for your child. No child may be dropped off at school without a parent/guardian completing the enrollment process.
- Proof of Residency: Purchase or lease agreement, rent or mortgage statement, utility bill or any bill with name and address on it, bank statement, auto insurance bill, or notarized Affidavit for proof of residency. (This form is provided by the school.)
- Official birth certificate: A certified birth certificate is required (Code of Virginia 22.1-3.1). Hospital birth cards birth certificate cards, passports, etc. cannot be accepted. If not available, an Affidavit (form provided by the school) must be completed, signed and notarized. The Stafford Sheriff’s Office may be notified when a birth certificate is not provided within 90 days.
- Social security number, if available
- Proof of legal custody when applicable
- A transfer slip or report card from a previous school
- A copy of the current IEP and reports if the student has been receiving special education services
- A physical examination report completed within one year of school entry for grades K-5. Any students entering or returning to school from outside the United States must also furnish a physical examination done within one year. School Entrance Health Form MCH-213F
- School Entrance Health Information (form provided by the school)
- Completed TB Risk Assessment Form (form provided by the school)
- Evidence of the following immunizations (per Va. Immunization Code 32.1-46): http://stafford.schoolfusion.us/modules/cms/pages.phtml?sessionid=e125ecb145466bd0487a5c092d6970b9&pageid=25796
Counseling Announcements 8th Grade Panthers - High School Meetings
HIGH SCHOOL ORIENTATION TBD MVHS Auditorium NSHS Auditorium TBD BPHS Auditorium TBD SHS Auditorium The Academy is open to all rising ninth graders. If you like technology and are interested in the IT field, Engineering field, or Biomedical field, this may be an option you want to explore. Come to the first meeting for more information. Monday, December 5th, 2011 6:30pm International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Informational Meeting Thursday, December 8th, 2011 6:00 Auditorium Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 6:00 Assistance for the Holiday Season and Winter MonthsWe are fast approaching the holiday season and colder winter months. In an effort to help ensure that all of our families have adequate food and warm clothing, we are sending home information concerning area resources that offer assistance. Working together, we can ease some of the challenges facing area families who may be struggling to make ends meet. “Coats for Kids” is a program organized by a local church whose mission is to provide area students with warm coats. Interested parents can call Mr. Deming at 540-373-0383 for more information. “Shoe Fund” is a program through the Salvation Army that awards vouchers to purchase shoes for those students who need them. Please contact our school nurse, Mrs. Hamilton at 540-373-0383 for additional information. This year, all requests for Holiday Assistance by Gayle families, or through Gayle Staff, will be referred to The Holiday Assistance Team of Stafford County Department of Social Services. The DSS Team will coordinate with other local agencies (e.g., SERVE, Salvation Army, Food Bank, individual churches, schools, etc.) to meet the needs of If you are aware of a child in need of Holiday Assistance please contact the If you wish to sponsor one or more children, and you may specify the school and/or age of the children you want to sponsor, please contact the If your family is in need of assistance, please contact one of these organizations or feel free to call one of us at Counseling Documents
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Counseling Center Calendar Useful Links  "Let's Fight It Together"Cyberbullying video that the 7th graders watched as part of the Guidance lesson on Internet use. Angel Food MinistriesAssistance with affordable food for those who have a need due to any reason. This is a week's supply of food for a family of four or a month's supply for a senior citizen. Parent Resource CenterScroll to the bottom of the information page for contact email and phone number to request a tutoring list. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)A type of depression that affects some people during the winter months. ThinkfinityParents and teachers can find reliable online resources through this website developed by the VA DOE and the Verizon Foundation. |
