1. Welcome! 9th Grade Class of 2021 Counselor Introduction August 8th-9th
2017

2. Luella High School’s Mission
Luella High School will graduate
each student
college and career ready - life ready.

3. Your Counselor ckenner@henry.k12.ga.us
Ms. Chiniqeia Kenner, Ed.S
6 years Counseling Experience; 9 years Teaching
Youth Advocate
My mission is to advocate for all students. I will strive to implement and support programs that assist students with overcoming barriers so that they are successful in high school and beyond. .

4. 9th Grade Administrators
Principal Assistant Principal Mr. Smith Mr. Cooper

5. Counseling Support Department
Mrs. Lewis Administrative Assistant
Ms. Hickey Lead counselor /12th grade counselor
Mr. Hackney 11th grade counselor
Dr. Williams 10th grade counselor
Ms. Kenner 9th Grade counselor
Mr. Rader Social Worker

6. Counseling Services
Attendance-Monitor student attendance, and help create a plan for severe attendance issues.
Academics-Monitors the daily, weekly, and monthly grades for my caseload
Connection to the school environment
Relationships
School Activities
Discipline
Read the Student Hand book.

7. Counseling Services Counseling Referrals (from: teachers/parents)
Crisis Intervention
Individual Counseling
Small Group Counseling
Academic Advisement
Classroom Guidance
Career Information and Exploration (field trips)
Post-Secondary Planning (Bridge Bill)
Graduation Plan

8. Things I talk to students about…
Academic Success
Academics (graduation requirements and graduation plans)
Study skills
Test Taking Skills
Learning Styles
Organizational Skills
Attendance
Discipline
Career Planning
College Planning

9. Things I talk to students about…
Personal Challenges & Celebrations
Stress Management
Strategies for making good decisions
Conflict resolution strategies
Character Development
Life Skills
Emotional Well being
Physical Well being

10. Counseling Field Trips
The counseling department sponsors 4 field trips a year.
Sign-up sheets are located in the counseling office on the desk.
Must be in good academic standing

11. Study Habits Are you organized?
Good Study Habits begin with being prepared for class (Tip#1)
Where do you study every day?
How do you study for “each” subject?
Studying is not the same as doing homework!!! (Tip #2)
Get Tutoring help ASAP (Tip #3)
Take advantage of Instructional Focus each day)

12. PROMOTION REQUIRMENTS
Ninth graders must earn a minimum of 5 credits at the end of the year to be promoted to 10th grade.
Students are scheduled for 6 classes (1.0 credit per class).
It is VERY IMPORTANT to check your infinite campus grade book portal often. This will help you to stay on top of your progress in each class.
Students who are off track for grade level promotion will not be allowed to play sports.

13. Students….How to communicate with the Ms. Kenner?
Option 1 – Request to meet with me during Freshman Focus
Walk ins during lunch “Eat First”.
Option 2 - Complete the “Request to see the Counselor slip”
Place the slip in “my box” out side my door and proceed to class.
I will try to meet with you that day or within 24 hours.
Option 3 – me at:
CRISIS situations will be handled immediately. If I am not available, students will meet with another counselor or the social worker.

14. Parent Conferences To meet with the counselor only
Parents may or call me to schedule an appointment. / ( )
To meet with teachers
Parents may call the school to schedule an appointment. Ask for Ms. Lewis ( )

15. School & Counselor Communication
Sign up for REMIND
TEXT: luella21 to 81010