Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Scheduled Dates are in. CLICK HERE for more information.
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School Counseling Department:
Amielia Mitchell - Director of Student Services - Amielia.Mitchell@fcps.edu
Mark Blocker - Counselor - Mark.Blocker@fcps.edu
Sandra Small – Counselor – Sandra.Small@fcps.edu (substitute for Marissa Brooks)
Phyllis Degraffenried - Counselor -Phyllis.Degraffenried@fcps.edu
Melinda Rivas - Peer Mediation Specialist/Parent Liaison - Melinda.Rivas@fcps.edu
Mission Statement:
The Hughes Middle School Counseling Program facilitates academic, personal/social, and career development for all students. Counselors work with each student in developing an understanding of themselves, resolving conflict, and defining individual goals that reflect his or her interests, abilities, and aptitudes. Working as advocates and in partnership with each student’s support system, counselors ensure that all students are prepared with knowledge and skills to contribute to their full potential as lifelong learners and productive citizens in a diverse society.
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Parents and Guardians Information :
If you would like to schedule a conference with the teachers, please contact your student's counselor.
Parenting tips and information on how to help your student have a successful Middle School experience. http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/OECFS/FLI/helping.htm
Information on Special Education, Student Services, and Alternative School Programs, visit the FCPS Department of Special Services .
http://www.fcps.edu/ss/
http://www.schoolcounselor.org/content.asp?contentid=231
Fairfax County Public Schools Office of School Counseling:
http://www.fcps.edu/ss/StudentServices/index.htm
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Web Resources and Links:
Bullying
http://www.pacer.org/bullying/
Self-Esteem
http://www.self-esteem-nase.org/
Depression
http://www.apa.org/topics/
Families New to the Community
http://aacap.org/page.ww?name=Children+and+Family+Moves§ion=Facts+for+Families
Study Skills
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/
http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/700
Anger Management
http://www.apa.org/topics/controlanger.html
Image Issues/Eating Disorders
http://www.anred.com/toc.html
Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution
http://www.fcps.edu/ss/SDFY/ConflictResolution/index.htm
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Additional Resources and Community Contacts
Counseling: |
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Mental Health Association of No. VA |
536-4100 |
No. VA Family Service |
533-9727, 689-0208 |
NW Center for Community Mental Health |
481-4100 |
Reston Counseling Center |
437-0400 |
Springwood Hospital |
777-0810 |
Dominion Hospital |
536-2000 |
Pastoral Counseling |
281-1870 |
Refugee Family Services |
536-2066 |
Reston Interfaith |
476-7104 |
Victim Assistance Network |
360-7273 |
Women's Center of No. VA |
281-2657 |
Drug Services: |
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Alcohol & Drug Hotline |
783-1300 |
Fairfax County Substance Abuse Services |
481-4004 |
Narcotics Anonymous |
338-7989 |
Emergency Services: |
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Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline |
246-7400 or 800-552-7096 |
Northern VA Hotline |
527-4077 |
Northwest Center for Community Mental Health |
481-4100 |
Victim Assistance Network |
360-7273 |
Alcohol Services: |
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Al-Anon, Alateen |
241-2011 |
Alcohol & Drug Hotline |
783-1300 |
Alcoholics Anonymous |
241-8195 |
Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Services (Fairfax Hospital) |
698-1530 |
Fairfax County Substance Abuse Services |
481-4004 |
NW Center for Community Mental Health |
481-4100 |
Virginia Standards of Learning
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Instruction/sol.html
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SOL Testing Calendar 2008 - 2009:
Window
Cognitive Abilities Test (For certain 7th grade) October 19 – October 30
Annual English Language Proficiency Assessment January 25 – March 10
(For certain 7th and 8th grade students)
Standards of Learn (SOL) Writing (8th grade) March 1 – March 3
Standards of Learn (SOL) Non-Writing May 17 – June 4
(On-line and paper, all 7th and 8th)
Fairfax County Public Schools Career Connections Web Resource
http://www.fcps.edu/ss/CareerConnections/
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Additional Career Web Resources
This site identifies schools that specialize in career training.
www.careerexplorer.net
This site provides information from VA View with resources on 600 occupations
http://www.vaview.vt.edu
This site provides information on occupations listed in the Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco
This provides employment opportunities with the Federal Government
http://www.fedworld.gov
College/University links:
http://www.princetonreview.com
http://VAcollegequest.org
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Career Explorations: Login information for Bridges
http://access.bridges.com
- site ID: 0055184
- password: panther
