DeKalb County School District Counseling Department Mission Statement
The mission of DeKalb Counseling is to "support the development of student competencies in the academic, personal/social and career domains (learning to learn, learning to live, learning to work) ensuring that students achieve success and are prepared to be productive members of society."
Cedar Grove Middle Counseling Department Mission Statement
The objectives of the Cedar Grove Middle School Counseling Program are to:
- Guide scholars in making career planning decisions
- Equip scholars with skills that will ensure their academic development
- Contribute to their personal and social growth
The Counseling Center Department curriculum is delivered in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade through classroom lessons, small groups, and individual counseling sessions.
We help empower scholars' growth in the following three domains: social/ emotional, academic, and career development.
Welcome to Counseling!
We are proud to serve all students by helping them make a successful transition through middle school to reach their ultimate goal of graduation during high school. Students receive individual personal/social counseling to help them cope and overcome obstacles that can be barriers to learning.
The Counselors provide ongoing academic advisement for students to gain an understanding of their academic requirements, course offerings and understanding (i.e. Advanced Placement, career pathways, and dual enrollment) when they reach high school. Counselors share information about scholarship opportunities, standardized testing, answer questions about colleges, careers, and help students plan for their future beyond middle school.
The Counseling Team is readily available and can be contacted via Email, Google Voice, Microsoft Teams, and Verge.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
8:20 A.M - 3:00 P.M.
We will respond to your emails and calls within 24 hours.
Appointments highly encouraged.
Counseling Staff
Head Counselor: Ms. Vivian Omari 678-874-4230
- Student Advisement
- Duke TIP Representative
- Rising 9th Grade Advisor
- 8th Grade Counselor
Counselor: Dr. Delawna Davis 678-874-4227
- 7th Grade Counselor
- Social Emotional Learning Certified
- 504 Chair
Counselor: Mrs. Brooklynn Gresham-Jones, LAPC 678-874-4229
6th Grade Counselor
Counseling Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Chintay Elliot 678-874-4232
- Requests for Records
- Homework Assistance Liaison ( Homework may be requested through Counseling Department for an excused absence of a minimum of three days, All other requests must be made through the scholar's team leader.)
- General Counseling Information
- Parent Conference Scheduling
- Alleged Bullying Liaison
Registrar's Website
Registration Times 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Attendance Protocol Manager: Ms. G. Jones 678-874-4241
Alternate Contact Number: 678-439-6295
- Attendance
- Alleged Bullying Liaison
- Discipline
Lead Teacher for Special Education: Dr. Chad King
- Exceptional Education and Support Services
- Provides services for students and their parents
Social Worker: Dr. Cynthia Turner 678-536-9326
[email protected]
School Psychologist: Ms. Aziah Smith 404-721-4712
CHRIS 180 School Based Therapist: Mr. Jordaan Houston
CGMS Counseling Center Services Programs
Crisis Intervention | Individual Sessions | Parent Conferences |
Classroom Lessons | Conflict Resolution | Career Day |
PSAT (Grade 8 Only) | Scholars Honors and | PBIS Committee |
Duke T.I.P. | Mentoring Program | Rising 6th Grade Outreach |
Professional Development | National Counseling Week Awareness | |