Telephone Extensions
Guidance Secretary Joan Feret: 84711
Student last names beginning with: A - G - Counselor Jody Hargrove: 84712
Student last names beginning with: H - N - Guidance Director Judith McNulty: 84710
Student last names beginning with: O - Z - Counselor Kyki Razos: 84713

Direct Telephone Number: (757) 648-7411

Information for rising 5th grade students
Grade 5 students seeking enrollment in Advanced English 6
Grade 5 students seeking enrollment in Advanced Mathematics 6

How do I know if my child should be placed in an advanced placement class?
Qualifications for English, Math and Science (Click back to return to this page).

How Is a Student Referred to the School Counselor?
Students may be referred to the counselor by parents, teachers, administrators, or peers; or they may self-refer.

Are Students Required to Participate in the Program?
No student is required to participate in any guidance and counseling program to which the parents of that student object. Parents may choose to limit participation in any or all guidance and counseling services at any time by sending a letter to the school principal or by completing a guidance form available at the school.

What Does the Program Provide Students?
Assists students in their educational, career, personal, and social development
Helps students resolve problems which interfere with learning
Facilitates educational and career planning
Increases knowledge of self and others
Supports students with specific needs
Offers crisis intervention and prevention

What Is the School Guidance and Counseling Program in Virginia Beach?
The purpose of the K-12 Guidance and Counseling Program is to support home and school efforts to promote students' academic/educational, personal/social, and career development. It is an integral part of each school's total educational program. Organized and implemented by licensed school counselors, with the support of parents, teachers, administrators, and students, the program is designed to:

Foster positive attitudes toward school learning, and work
Improve academic achievement
Encourage personal responsibility
Foster respect for self and others
Facilitate educational and career planning and school-to-work transition

What Are the Credentials of Counselors?
Master's degree from an approved college/university program in school counseling
Two years of successful full-time teaching or relevant work experience in guidance and counseling
Licensed by the Virginia Department of Education

May Parents Review Materials Used in the Program?
Materials used in the Guidance and Counseling Program are available for parental review in each school. Parents may schedule an appointment with the school counselor for this purpose.

What Does the Program Provide Parents?
Facilitates a home/school partnership in fostering school success
Provides support for parents regarding their child's educational development
Shares information with parents to help clarify and/or solve student and/or school related problems
Protects the privacy of information shared by parents and students
Assists parents in refining parenting skills
Coordinates school/community services regarding specific needs of students

What Can You as a Parent Do to Help Your Child Succeed in School?
Provide an appropriate study environment at home
Establish fair and reasonable expectations
Take time to listen to your child
Maintain communication with teachers, counselors, and other school personnel
Participate in school activities
Help your child establish realistic career and educational goals
Celebrate your child's successes and recognize that mistakes or failures can be turned into positive learning experiences