Counselors' Corner

Philosophy and Belief

We, the counselors of Cooper Middle School believe that students are worthy to have access to a comprehensive school counseling program. The comprehensive school counseling program is implemented according to the ethnicity, culture, gender differences and special needs of all students. All students shall have access to a full-time, state certified, master’s degree level school counselor to deliver the comprehensive school counseling program. The comprehensive school counseling program shall be based on specified goals and developmental student competencies for all students.  The comprehensive school counseling program shall be planned and coordinated by the school counseling department. Data shall be used to drive, develop, and evaluate the program. All counselors at Cooper Middle School shall abide by the professional school counseling ethics as advocated by the American School Counselor Association and participate in professional development activities essential to maintain a quality school counseling program.

 

Mission Statement

The mission of Cooper Middle School’s comprehensive school counseling program is to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career and personal/social 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 that all students at Cooper Middle School have access to and are prepared with the knowledge and skills to contribute at the highest level as productive members of society.

 

Counselors

Yolandria Wyche 8th Grade and 7-4, 770-819-2438 ext. 235

Seana Ficklin 6th Grade and 7-3, 770-819-2438 ext. 236 

 

Pebblebrook Auditions

Frank Timmerman, the director for the performing arts magnet school at Pebblebrook High School, spoke to interested students about the program on January 12th. He will be returning to Cooper Middle School for auditions on February 9th at 9:45 a.m. Students need to return completed applications to Seana Ficklin, professional school counselor, on February 2nd. Ms. Ficklin will get grades, discipline, and attendance records together to put with the completed applications to give to Mr. Timmerman. The auditions are closed auditions. If there are concerns or questions regarding Pebblebrook's performing arts program or auditions, please feel free to contact Seana Ficklin at 770-819-2438 ext. 236.

PSAT Wednesday October 12, 2011

The PSAT will take place on Wednesday October 12th in the school's theater for 8th grade students, who paid for the Cooper College Bound Program. Students are allowed to use calculators on the test. Calculators with QWERTY keypads, with paper tape, that make noise or "talk," or that require an electrical outlet are prohibited. Watch alarms; handheld electronic devices (including cell phones, MP3 players, PDAs and pagers); devices that can access the Internet; protractors; compasses; rulers; cutting devices; dictionaries or other books; pamphlets; papers of any kind; highlighters; pens or colored pencils; listening, recording, copying or photographic devices; pocket organizers; laptops; or any other aid are also prohibited.

Cooper College Bound

Packets of the Cooper College Bound program has been given to all students. The deadline for turning in the packet for the trip is Friday September 16th. The PSAT will be given on Wednesday October 12th. This test is not a pass or fail test. It is a test that provides information about what academic areas can better help students to be successful in high school and college. If a student has not receive a PSAT booklet, here is a 2010 booklet that can better prepare students Download Psat2010studyguide. The college trip to the University of West Georgia will take place on Tuesday November 1st. Students will receive UWG information, tour the campus, and eat in the dining hall. It is going to be a great experience for Cooper Middle School students. 

Magnet Schools Information

Students applying to magnet schools in the district, should keep in mind that the applications are due to the school you are applying to on Friday December 10th. Open house is taking place for North Cobb, South Cobb, Kennesaw Mountain, Campbell, and Wheeler in November. Please click on the link from our blog and check out the the dates on the Cobb County School District website. Also, students please do not wait until the last minute to get a recommendation from your teacher. It is important that you request recommendations at least a week in advance.