Counselor's Corner

Welcome to the Counselor's Corner

The Counselor's Corner provides information for students in all grades.  For information specific to a particular grade, please click on the link to the counselor for that grade.

What is a counselor?

• A certified trained professional
• A provider of guidance and counseling for all students.
• A provider of resources.
• A coordinator of programs.
• A support person who consults with teachers and parents.

Testing Information for 2009-2010

Please avoid scheduling morning medical appointments and trips during the following dates:

Sixth Grade

(CRCT) Criterion-Referenced Competency Test April 14-23

 

Seventh Grade

 Mental Abilities Test * September 9-11

Norm Reference Test September 14-21

(CRCT) Criterion-Referenced Competency Test\ April 14-23

( Reading, Eng/LA, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies)

Eighth Grade

(TLA) Technology Literacy Assessment October 1 – December 4

(WA) Writing Assessment January 20

January 21 - makeup

(CRCT) Criterion-Referenced Competency Test April 14-23

(Reading, Eng/LA, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies)

(EOCT) End-of-Course Test - Math I May 10, 11

Summer Reading Program

All students are encouraged and expected to enjoy the summer reading program.  Please refer to the below link for an explanation:

http://www.cobbk12.org/~dickerson/6th.htm for 6th grade

http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~dickerson/7th.htm for 7th grade

http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~dickerson/8th.htm for 8th grade

Registration

New student registration will be Wednesday, July 29th.  Please contact our school secretary, Rita Janik (770-578-2710) to obtain a registration packet and  to schedule an appointment time.  It is important that you bring the completed registration form, all health certificates,  legal documents, and academic records ( last report card and standardized testing scores) with you to the appointment. With out all the above information, your child will not be officially enrolled at Dickerson Middle School. We look forward to meeting with you.

Lynn Rosado -6th Grade Counselor

Sally Millard  -7th Grade Counselor

Candace Pearce -8th Grade counselor

We will officially be back at school and in our office on Monday, August 3rd.

Self Guided Tour

You may take a self guided tour after 4:30 each school day.  All the rooms are clearly marked. Tours are not provided during the school day for safety and instructional reasons.   Please download the tour.

Download Visitors tour rev.

Middle School Summer School Program

Please see this info.  You will need to make an appointment with Lynn Rosado  (7th grade counselor) to register your child.  You may contact her at 770-578-2713 option 2.

Download MSTSSbrochure

CRCT for All Grades- April 21- 27

Please click on the link to see the parent letter regarding upcoming CRCT tests for all grade levels.

Download CRCT - Parent Letter 2009

Jan. 2009

January 2009 Tribune

All of our students are participating in advisement session with one their academic teachers. Four lessons from the “Too Good for Violence” curriculum has been implemented for he 6th and 7^th grade students.  This is a national program which focuses on developing conflict resolution skills, anger management skills, effective communication skills and respect for self and others. 

Our next Study Skills Movie is “This Way to an A”.  It will be shown on Feb. 13 at 8:25 in the

Media

Center

.  Students may pick up a ticket from the Counseling office starting on February 9^th.

Currently...

The first “Study Skills Morning Movie” will be presented on Nov. 14 at 8:30 in the Media Center.  It’s titled “Not Enough Time” and focuses on organizing the student’s school, personal and social lives.  “This is a Test, Only a Test” and will be shown on December 12.  Students may sign up to attend these movies in the mornings during the week of the showing.  Please refer to our counseling blog for other dates and details.

Ms. Sakmar, our counseling intern, will successfully complete her internship at Dickerson. We will miss her and wish her much luck.

We are so pleased to work with the PTSA Parent and Family Development committee to bring you the Parent Education seminars.  Our speakers have been informative and enjoyable.  Don’t miss out on a great resource!  You’ll be glad you took the time!