Coleman Counseling

We work together to support the WHOLE student! Whether it is academics, social / emotional, college & career, attendance, and more! 💜

Contact your child's counselor by email or by calling 678-407-7400.

Individual counseling sessions with students are initiated by referral from teachers, parents, administrators or self-referral through the Contact a Counselor Form (student access only).

Counselors organize and lead small group counseling sessions providing support for students experiencing similar problems or concerns.

Students can be recommended for small group counseling by administrators, teachers, parents, and through self-referrals. Small group counseling sessions will be conducted for four to six sessions based on student needs and schedules. The small groups for counseling will consist of 4 to 6 students.

The following topics may be presented to each grade level through classroom lessons (delivered during Science classes):

• College and Career Exploration through SchooLinks
• Lifelines Suicide Prevention (7th Grade Only)
• Personal Safety Lessons - Monique Burr Foundation Teen Safety
• SEL morning meeting lessons
• Other topics as needed or requested by teachers
• Career Day Prep Lessons

• Attendance Incentives
• Career Day
• Student Council
• Care Team (Support for students / families in need)
• Advisement / SEL

• When your student is having difficulty achieving academically.
• When family changes interfere with academic progress.
• When you want to become more involved in your student's educational and career choices.
• When you want to discover available resources and agencies for your student or your family.
• While we can consult with you about your child's schedule, all schedule changes will need to be requested through the grade level AP for your child.

While counselors work with parents and students to find the best option available, the counselors at Coleman are not in charge of scheduling. Contact your child's grade level administrator if you have specific concerns about an academic or connection scheduling concern.

While school counselors have specific training in regards to mental health issues, they are not intended to function as therapists. The role of school counselors is to assist students with academic issues that may interfere with their academic success. Interventions may include brief, short-term counseling. School counselors are equipped to serve as liaisons with outside agencies and can consult with families about the steps to take to link to outside therapeutic services. If you need assistance getting connected with outside agencies and clinicians, please reach out to your child's counselor!

While parents often reach out first to get things started, school counselors do not contact parents every time they meet with a student. When parents and counselors team up to support a child, it helps to keep in mind that trust and confidentiality are at the heart of counseling. When students enter into a counseling relationship with their school counselor, the school counselor will educate the student about the purposes, goals, techniques and rules of procedure under which they may receive counseling. As counseling continues, counselors and parents may touch base, but the counselor will try to agree with the student on what details to share—unless there's an urgent safety concern. Ultimately, counselors are here to partner with families, supporting each student's growth while honoring their privacy and personal beliefs.

The GCPS Community-Based Mentoring Program provides mentorship to boys and girls in grades 4-12. The program emphasizes the belief that one caring adult can impact a child's life and building community connections promote a sense of belonging, one relationship at a time.

If you are interested in your student having a mentor through this program, use the mentee application link below to begin the matching process.

If you would like to donate personal care / hygiene items or school supplies to help us continue to support families and students in need, or if you work with an organization or group that would like to partner with Coleman's care team, please reach out to Ms. Miller (sara.miller@gcpsk12.org).

Parents have their own SchooLinks Login to:

• View the results of your student’s career interest, strength, and mindset assessments
• See what colleges and careers your student has favorited
• Check your personalized dashboard for upcoming events and important reminders for your student
• Complete your own research on colleges and careers to help you have informed conversations with your student
• Compare college costs and explore financial aid, scholarships, and out of pocket expenses
• Review your student’s course plans

See resources below for guidance on accessing your SchooLinks dashboard.

Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL) 1-800-715-4225 OR Call 988 www.mygcal.com