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

Dr. Chris Baxter
Ext. 1871

Counselor for Grades 6-9

Emily Kelm
Ext. 1872

Counseling & Attendance Secretary

Mrs. Doris Wearing
Ext. 1

Mental Health Advocacy & Informational Resources

National Alliance on Mental Illness

https://nami.org/Home

Nemour's Kids Health

https://kidshealth.org/

Relaxation Techniques (From kidshealth.org)

https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/relax-meditation.html?ref=search

The Jed Foundation

https://jedfoundation.org/mental-health-resource-center/

Preparing for College:

Step 1: Complete a FAFSA application for financial aid (Now Open!)
(Even if you're paying for college yourself)
FAFSA

Step 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 Scholarships

GAfutures

Questions about dual enrollment?

Click the link in the task bar to the left
or make a visit to Dr. Baxter's office.

HOPE & Zell Miller Scholarships

Watson Brown Foundation

(Scholarship)

https://www.watson-brown.org/scholarship/

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. 

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.