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Guidance

TeShaunda Hannor-Walker,
Ph.D., LPC, NCC Ms. Smith, Counselor

Named"One of Top 10 School Counselors in America" for 2011 by
The American School Counselor Assoc.
Director of Guidance @ Dougherty High School
229-431-3310 ext. 2923 (Fax)229-431-3482
"Every child, Every chance, Every day!" Go FVSU Wildcats

Cheryl K. Smith, M. Ed
Professional School/Guidance Counselor
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
cheryl.smith@docoschools.org
(P) 229-431-3310
(F) 229-431-3482

"Education is the jewel casting brilliance into the future"

Mrs. GLenda Melton, Record Clerk, Office Assistant, Morning

Cynthia Levatte
Graduation Coach
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
1800 Pearce Avenue
Albany, Georgia 31705
229.483.6300 Ext. 3633
229.431.3310 - Main Office
229.431.3482 (f)
We can do no great things, only small things with great love.
Mother Teresa

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Mrs. Linda D. Loving,
International Baccalaureate/Smaller Learning Communities Coordinator
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
International Studies, Leadership Academy, Visual and Performing Arts Center of Excellence
Main Office: 2294313310 - Fax: 2294313482 - Direct Line: 2294836300, Ext. 6417
Email: Linda.loving@docoschools.org
"Creating a Better World Through Education"

The Dougherty Comprehensive High School Guidance and Counseling Department offers a host of services to students. Our goal is to provide an effective and comprehensive program that enhances student development in the following areas:

Academic
Personal/social
Career

Our motto is “Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day!”

The Guidance and Counseling program at Dougherty Comprehensive High School strives to assist students in academic achievement, self-discovery, developing effective decision-making skills, interpersonal skills, healthy coping skills, and career opportunities that prepares them to compete in a global society.
Our program uses the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model. ASCA has identified four counselor skills that help to articulate the new role of school counselors. They are:

Leadership
Advocacy
Collaboration
Systemic Change

ASCA has also identified four other components of an effective 21st Century school counseling delivery system. These are:

Guidance Curriculum
Individual Student Planning
Responsive Services
System Support

For more information about the ASCA National Model, visit www.schoolcounselor.org/

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Who is my counselor?

Counselors are divided up by alphabet for student academic planning only. Counselors move up with students each year until the student graduates. Counselors are primarily responsible for maintaining their student academic planning caseload by updating, auditing, and evaluating student transcripts, schedules, and providing individual academic counseling.

Note: Students immediate needs (i.e. personal, social, and career) can be addressed by any available counselor.

When can students meet with a counselor?

Students may go to the guidance office primarily during their lunch, breaks, before and after school to see a counselor. If the counselor is unavailable at that time, students can request an appointment and/or complete the request log posted outside the counselor’s door. The counselor will see you as soon as possible.

Note: Students immediate needs (i.e. personal, social, and career) can be addressed by any available counselor.

Where do I go for a copy of my records, transcripts, or report card?

Students may go to the record’s clerk and complete a request form along with a $3 fee. The record’s clerk is located in the guidance office. Copies can be picked-up and/or mailed within 24-48 hours.

If students want to send transcripts to a college (in-state) on their own, they can go to www.gacollege411.org, click on College Planning, then on Applications and Transcripts, then on Request and Track Your Transcript.

Note: Our record’s clerk must send transcripts to out-of-state colleges.

How can I enroll or withdraw my child?

Parents must go to the record’s clerk and complete an enrollment packet. To withdraw your child, parents must complete a withdrawal form. Please call the record’s clerk to find out what you will need to bring before you enroll or withdraw your child. The record’s clerk is typically available Monday-Friday from 9 am-2: 30 pm. Please call and make arrangements prior to coming.

How can I find scholarships?

Go to gacolleg411.org and look under Financial Aid Planning. Check with the financial aid office of any colleges you are considering. Conduct a national search at www.fastweb.com or www.collegeboard.com. Find local scholarships on our website, in the guidance lobby, or see your senior English teacher.

How can students get a fee waiver for the SAT/ACT and a college application fee waiver?
Students who qualify for a free or reduced price lunch are eligible for a fee waiver and college application waiver. See your counselor to take care of this.

Remember: Not all colleges accept college application waivers. Students must confirm with the college prior to requesting the college application fee waiver.

How can I schedule a conference with my child’s teacher?

Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled by our Parent Facilitator. Be sure to join our parent support group and ask about our upcoming parent trainings and workshops.

How can I access my child’s schedule, grades and attendance?

Parents can create an online account through our I-Parent portal to see their child’s schedule, grades, and attendance. To setup an account or for more information about I-Parent, you can contact our media specialist and/or our parent facilitator.

Scholarship Information

Hope Scholarship
Hope Changes
Scholarship Updates
Scholarship /Financial Aid
Gacollege411.org
FAFSA
Fastweb
Nelnet
Collegeboard
GSFAPPS

Testing Information

ACT

SAT

GACollege411

EOCT

GHSGT Review

ASVAB (Military test)

Compass (2-year college)

ASSET (Technical college)

Graduation Information

Graduation Checklist
Graduation Requirements
Jostens

NCAA Clearinghouse

Eligibility Center Website
Eligibility Checklist

Send My Transcript

Transcript Request Form

Enrollment Information

Enrollment Checklist

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