Middle School Counseling Newsletter

Hello GCA Champions!!! It's hard to believe we are already one month into the school year. September is here which means it's about to be officially Fall and Football season🏈! We have a lot of activities and information coming your way this month, so be sure to keep on scrolling.

Mrs. Georgette Magness

6th Grade Counselor

Contact Info:

Email: gmagness@georgiacyber.org

Phone: Ext. 121481

Mrs. Emily Hall

7th Grade Counselor

Contact Info:

Email: ehall@georgiacyber.org

Phone: Ext. 3388

Mrs. Adamika Brown

8th Grade Counselor

Contact Info:

Email: abrown@georgiacyber.org

Ext: 2135

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Passcode: UD*W*#d4

We will be meeting in Homeroom this year!!! Please make sure you log in your Counselor's Homeroom on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8-8:20am. We look forward to seeing you🙂.

Hello Middle Grade Band! I am so excited about the 24-25 School Year and working to support you. I can't wait to get to know you. My Virtual office is always open so don't hesitate to reach out.

HOW CAN I HELP YOU?

1. Provide resources and support.
2. Meet one on one for check in’s and emotional support
3. 3.Remove barriers impacting your education

REASONS TO CONTACT ME

1. Needing support with a challenging time
2. Support with mental health
3. Feeling unsafe or thoughts of self harm

Contact me at cfagbohun@georgiacyber.org or 404-334-4790 Ext. 2883

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 each year to honor the contributions and cultures of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month – a moment that serves as a powerful reminder that there are steps we all must take in looking out for loved ones, the people in our community.

September 2 - School Holiday

September 18th- Enhanced Learning Day(ELD): No Counseling Homeroom

September 30-October 4- Interim Assessment Testing (IA's)

Sep 4 2024

Covington - EcoTours with Erica

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Sep 5 2024

Columbus - National Civil War Naval Museum

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Sep 6 2024

Virtual - Motivations & Muscles with Mayya

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Grades 6-8 Important Message from Principal Wilkerson, Esports, and Copyright & Piracy Training

Exciting news! Next semester, we will launch our first official middle school esports team. The games we compete with and will hold tryouts for are Super Smash Brothers and Rocket League (3v3).
This is not considered a club as we will compete with schools nationwide! This is the school's official Middle School team tryout. Matthew Yozgatlioglu (Coach Y) (myozgatlioglu@georgiacyber.org) will be the contact person for this but please hold all questions for now.
Stay tuned for more details on how to sign up and what you need to prepare as we get closer to that time. Get some practice and rank as high as you can in both games! We can't wait to see you compete!

Best,
Esports

The GCA Counseling Department is conducting an In-Person College Tour to Georgia State University on Tuesday September 10, 2024 from 11:30am to 1pm.

The GCA Counseling Department is conducting an In-Person College Tour to Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)- The Savannah, GA Campus on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 2pm.

• Scheduling Issues: Counselor /Homeroom Teacher
• Advanced Placement/ Gifted - Counselor/Homeroom Teacher
• Software Issues(Canvas, Jigsaw) – FEL
• Attendance- Attendance Specialist
• Password Resets- FSL
• Technology Issues: Curriculum or instructional platform issues (student courses, G-suite, or Clever, Canvas, Jigsaw, Infinite Campus): technology@georgiacyber.org

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OF OUR STUDENTS CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER!!!!!!

As a Reminder: Make sure you attend all required classes. Please log in on time, turn your camera's on and remain in class. If you have any questions regarding your time, please contact your Attendance Specialist.

1. Participate in Class
2. Ask Questions
3. Stay Organized
4. Take Good Notes
5. Keep Track of Important Dates
6. Create a Study Routine
7. Prioritize Homework
8. Do Your Homework
9. Have all your study materials.
10. Find a quiet place

GCA Website:

https://www.georgiacyber.org/

Parent Calendar:

https://www.georgiacyber.org/calendars/parent-calendar

Middle School Calendar:

https://www.georgiacyber.org/calendars/middle-calendar

School Counseling Website:

https://www.georgiacyber.org/school-life/counseling

Through a holistic approach, the Georgia Cyber Academy Counseling Department will empower all students to reach their highest potential by using a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes academic, career, and personal/social development. Our program will foster the growth of each student as a civic-minded contributor with their local communities and beyond. Upon graduation, students will be college and/or career ready and will have the competencies necessary to be able to make self-directed, realistic, and responsible decisions to be successful contributors to society.

The mission of the Georgia Cyber Academy’s (GCA) Counseling & Student Support Services Department is to provide a comprehensive program that is accessible to all students and assists students with acquiring the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to become effective students, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners. The student services program is an integral part of the school’s total program with a commitment to individual uniqueness and the maximum development of human potential. We use a variety of differentiated interventions to ensure each student receives equitable services. The program addresses the personal/social, educational, and career needs and desires of each GCA student. The department’s ultimate goal is for students to graduate with the competencies necessary to be able to make self-directed, realistic, and responsible decisions and to be successful contributors to society

The GCA Counseling & Student Support Services believe:

• Student’s ability to learn is dependent upon having their basic needs met.
• All students are unique, and when given a safe, nurturing environment, will succeed to their fullest potential
• All students should have access to a high-quality education
• All students have the right to be heard and treated with respect
• Members of our department are advocates for every student
• The services and interventions we provide should be data-driven and developmentally appropriate
• Staying abreast of ethical standards and developments within our profession is necessary to effectively serve our students
• Applying the ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors empowers school counselors to make decisions based on the highest moral principles to promote the maximum development of every student