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A.R. Johnson Counseling Department
Open Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(706) 823-6933
Counselor for Grades 10-12
Marcy Bradley
Ext. 1871Counselor for Grades 6-9
Emily Kelm
Ext. 1872Counseling & Attendance Secretary
Mrs. Doris Wearing
Ext. 1
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Mental Health Advocacy & Informational Resources
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Nemour's Kids Health
Relaxation Techniques (From kidshealth.org)
https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/relax-meditation.html?ref=search
The Jed Foundation
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Preparing for College:
Step 1: Complete a FAFSA application for financial aid (Now Open!)
(Even if you're paying for college yourself)
FAFSAStep 2: Apply.
Augusta University Augusta Tech
GMC East Georgia State College
(or somewhere else)
Step 3: Find scholarships & grants.
Check out this
Long List of Scholarship Opportunities
and this
More ScholarshipsSAT Testing Dates & Other Info
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration/dates-deadlines
ACT Testing Dates & Other Info
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
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HOPE & Zell Miller Scholarships
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions Scholarship
(For students who have parents/guardians who work for SRNS)
(Come to the school counseling office for details)
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship
(Come to the school counseling office for details)
Watson Brown Foundation
(Scholarship)
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FAQ
Where do I get a waiver for the SAT or ACT?
SAT waivers are provided by Vice Principal Knox.
ACT waivers are provided by Ms. Grove.
All waivers must be signed by a parent and returned.When can I see my counselor?
You are welcome to drop in anytime our office is open.
If your counselor is unavailable, please
fill out a blue form and leave it with Mrs. Wearing.
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VISION
The vision of the A.R. Johnson School Counseling Program is that all students experience academic success to their greatest individual degree and graduate college and career ready with a plan and the skills necessary to fulfill their post-secondary goals. Students feel safe, accepted, challenged, and encouraged while enrolled in school and into adulthood. The comprehensive curriculum provided through this program is designed to meet the developmental needs of students in grades pre-K through 12.
MISSION
The mission of the A.R. Johnson School Counseling Program is to facilitate the development of individuals who are successful learners and have the skills necessary to thrive in the everyday world by providing all students with appropriate, data-driven interventions focusing on academic achievement, career exploration and social/emotional growth.