It is the policy of the Wilkinson

SCHOOL COUNSELORS
PROVIDE SERVICES FOR:
County Board of Education not
to discriminate on the basis of
STUDENTS sex, race, religion, disability, or
Wilkinson County
national origin in, its educational High School
 Advocates for students
programs, activities, or employ-
 Make appropriate referrals for services
within the school and community ment practices.
 Provide individual and small group coun-
seling “Home of the Warriors”
 Present classroom guidance activities
 Interpret academic and career test results

PARENTS

 Provide consultation with parents to facili-

tate their child’s school attendance, aca-
demic development and personal growth

TEACHERS

 Consult with teachers regarding student

academic achievement, personal/social
development, and future plans
 Facilitate parent/teacher conferences
 Assist teachers with school and district
resources

COUNSELING PROGRAM STAFF P.O. Box 547

Ms. Gloria Justice, MSW
Graduation Coach
Dr. Yasmin Whirl, Ed.D
High School Counselor
Irwinton, GA 31042
478-946-2441 office
478-946-7134 fax
www.wilkinson.k12.ga.us

Gloria.Justice@wilkinson.k12.ga.us
Yasmin.whirl@wilkinson.k12.ga.us
Role of Professional School Counselor
The role of the school counselor is to promote
school success through a focus on academic
achievement, prevention and intervention activi-
ties, advocacy and social/emotional and career
development. School counselors work with all
students, school staff, families and members of
the community as an integral part of the educa-
tion program.
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
 Academic Advisement
 Academic interventions/Accommodations
 Attendance Support Team
 Graduation Team
 Career and College Readiness
 College Planning
 Student Scheduling
 Student Success Skills
 Testing: Use and Interpretation
School Counseling Program Services Responsive Services
A comprehensive guidance program is an integral
part of the educational process. It fosters the aca-
Counselors respond to the needs of stu-
demic, career, and personal/social development of
dents, staff and community in times of cri-
students so that they become productive and re-
sis.
sponsible citizens in a diverse and global commu-
nity. School Counselors are committed partners in
student achievement. The Wilkinson County High
School Guidance Program is aligned with the
American School Counseling Association (ASCA)
Model. The components are:
I. Academic Development
II. Career Development
III. Personal/Social Development
SYSTEM SUPPORT
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
 Career Awareness and Exploration Activities that establish, maintain and enhance the
 Career and Postsecondary Education total school counseling program
 Military Careers
 Professional Development
 College Tours and College Fairs
 Consultation, Collaboration, Teaming
 School Improvement Involvement
PERSONAL/SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
 Data Analysis
 Anger Management
 Parental Involvement
 Crisis Intervention
 Community Outreach
 Goal Setting
 Professional Counseling-Upon request or by
 Interpersonal Relationships referral, students are referred to professional
counseling at outside agencies (i.e. Riveredge
Behavior Center, Oconee Center Child &
Adolescence Family Program, and others).