THE PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLCOUNSELING DEPARTMENT

The MISSION of the Professional School Counseling Department isto assist and encourage self-understanding and responsible self-direction in all students, from kindergarten through the satisfactory completion of diploma requirements

The following services are offered:
Individual Counseling
Group Counseling(held during students'lunch period on an as needed basis)
Classroom Lessons
Consultations

MONTHLY CLASSROOM THEMES
Each month, the school counselor will facilitate lesson on the following themes:

August: Code of Student Conduct
September: Intro to Counselor
October: Study Skills
November: Conflict Resolution
December: Appreciating Diversity
January: Code of Student Conduct
February: Conflict Resolution/Bullying
March: Career Awareness
April: Feelings Identification
May: Friendship
June: Setting Goals/Transitioning

ABOUT THE COUNSELOR

Mrs. Dionne Dawkins is a native of Newport News, Virginia. She is a graduate of Bennett College in North Carolina and Bowie State University in Maryland. She is a former 7th grade Social Studies teacher. She is married and has one son and a stepson. During her free time she enjoys reading, shopping, spending time with her family and watching reality television shows.