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COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Georgia State Board Rule IDB (160-4-2-.12) requires that “sex education, AIDS education, and human trafficking awareness shall be a part of a comprehensive health program.” If desired, parents and legal guardians may request an opportunity to review all instructional materials related to this program prior to their students entering the program. Parents and legal guardians may opt to exclude their child from sex education and AIDS prevention instructional programs by sending a written request to the school that their child not receive such a course of study.
COUNSELING SERVICES
The goal of Hall County High School Counselors is to provide students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the community with easy access to a variety of academic, career, social/emotional, and post-secondary information. The Hall County High School Counselors seek to support each student in his/her pursuit of excellence in academic knowledge, skills, and behavior, resulting in measured improvement against local, national, and world-class standards. Hall County High School Counselors seek to remove barriers to students' academic achievements and promote a safe and secure environment by providing developmentally appropriate counseling services based on best practices.
The Hall County High School Counseling Program provides a comprehensive developmental counseling program addressing the personal/social, academic, and career development of all students. School Counselors are professional school advocates who provide support to maximize student potential and academic achievement. In partnership with other educators, parents or guardians, and the community, school counselors facilitate the support system to ensure all students have access to and are prepared with the knowledge and skills to contribute at the highest level as productive members of society.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Counseling Program
• How do I schedule an appointment to see my counselor?
o Students may schedule appointments with a counselor by coming to the
School Counseling Office before or after school, or between classes. The Counseling Secretary records student requests for appointments to be scheduled at a later time. Students may also go to the Counseling Office in urgent situations.
• Once I schedule an appointment with my counselor, how will I be able to leave class to come to my appointment?
o Students with scheduled appointments will receive passes to come to the
School Counseling Office during class.
• If I participate in a group offered by the School Counseling Department, will that be counted as an excused absence from class?
o Participation in groups offered by the School Counseling Office is an
appropriate part of student’s public school opportunities. Students participating in groups will not be counted absent from their regularly scheduled classes, but are expected to make up any missed class work. Teachers of students participating in group will receive notification that their students attended.
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