South Cobb High School Counseling Department

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  Dear Parents & Students,

 

      My name is Ashley V. Miller and I am the Magnet Counselor for the Academy of Research and Medical Sciences at South Cobb  High School! Each year I am elated to work with the magnet program and eager to embark upon a journey bound for student success  with parents and staff.  I am certain that this will be our best year yet! 

 

    This is my fourth year at South Cobb High School and my eighth year as a professional school counselor.  I began my career as a         counselor with Cobb County School District at the Hawthorne Center of H.A.V.E.N. Academy and went on to work at Simpson        Middle School.  My educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Spelman College and a Master of  Education degree in Guidance and Counseling from the University of West Georgia.  I aspire to pursue a doctorate of education  degree in school improvement or educational leadership in the near future. 

 

 The Magnet Counseling program provides individual and group advisement, classroom guidance lessons, assistance with the college  application process and assists families with securing funding for college which includes local, state, and national scholarships.    Student grades are monitored by both the Magnet Counselor and the Magnet Coordinator to ensure continued success and  achievement in the program. 

 

    It is my sincere intent and desire to be an accessible resource for students, parents and staff and to keep the lines of communication  open throughout this school year.  My office is located in the Counseling Suite in the main building.  Appointments are appreciated  and encouraged.  Appointments are available during the hours of 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  Students and parents may make appointments  via phone or email.  I may be reached at (770) 819-2611, ext. 028, or at Ashley.Miller2@cobbk12.org. 

 

  I am grateful for the opportunity to serve our students and be a conduit for their success! 

 

 

Kind Regards,

 

Ashley V. Miller

Professional School Counselor

 

   School Counseling Office Hours/Other Information

   Office hours for the Professional School Counseling Department are from 8:20 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.  Students and parents can make    appointments to meet with the Magnet Counselor by e-mail, phone, or visiting the office suite.  To add an additional layer of accessibility for students, the Magnet Counselor will also be available in the College and Career Center on Mondays and Fridays during 3rd Block Lunches (11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m.). 

 

 

  Advisement  

  Students will have formal advisement with the counselor during their freshman year, junior year and in the fall of their senior year.  Magnet student advisement sessions focus on individual student plans and progress in order to meet the additional requirements to earn a Magnet  seal. 

 

 

  Paper Transcripts 

  Requests for paper transcripts should be directed to the SCHS Records Department. Transcript request forms are located in the Records Department and the cost per  transcript is $2.  Our Records Clerk may be reached at 770-819-2611, ext. 059. 

 Electronic Transcripts- requests may be submitted through the college or other post-secondary institution’s website or preferred document t  transfer service (i.e. The  Common Application, SENDedu, GACollege411, etc.). 

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  Counselor Recommendations, Secondary School Reports and Other Admissions Materials 

  Requests for a counselor recommendation or any other documents required for admission must be submitted no fewer than 10 school days prior to the institution’s  deadline.  A student resume is required and provides a more accurate picture of the student and his/her achievements/involvement.  Early submission to the school  counselor is strongly encouraged due to the volume of requests from magnet and general body students. 

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