Counseling
R. L. Turner High School Counseling StaffThe R. L. Turner High School Counseling Department, consists of 6 counselors and two secretaries. Please feel free to contact us with your questions and/or concerns regarding your child. We are here to work with you to help ensure the success of your child. Christina Smith, Freshmen
Suzanne Serris, Sophomores
Ellen Underwood, Lead Counselor and Juniors
Buddy Reyes, Seniors
Melanie Gotlieb, METSA and repeat 9th graders
Gladys Ortiz, Crisis Counselor
Pam Binford, Secretary
Janet Nienhiser, Secretary
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High School Counseling Program It is the goal of the R. L. Turner High School Counseling Department to meet with students on an individual and/or small group basis to enhance students personal, social and educational milestones. Each year, we will be working with students to address pertinent issues related to their current grade level. Freshmen Year Ninth grade is a critical point in a student's high school career and in order to help our freshmen transition successfully from middle school to high school, they are teamed. Our goal is to increase the number of students who earn enough credits in 9th grade to be promoted to 10th grade with the longer-range goal of graduating from high school in four years. In the fall, students will map out their high school years and create a 4 Year Plan. Freshmen will meet with their counselor in the spring and select their sophomore courses. Sophomore YearThis is the year students begin to focus on their Future Career Choices. Students will be reassigned a counselor and that counselor will be getting acquainted with students through interviews. Much of that time will be spent on career and college preparation. Other topics to be discussed include helpful web sites, Junior Registration and SAT/ACT Preparation. Junior YearThe junior counselor will be conducting interviews in the spring to meet the individual needs of the student and answer questions as they narrow their focus in Career Choices. Topics include: Resume Writing, ACT, SAT, Letters of Recommendation, meeting with college representatives, college readiness and other tips on Registering and preparing for your Senior Year. Senior Year This is the year students make definitive plans for life beyond high school. The senior Counselor will be meeting with students in early fall to discuss completing high school requirements and making future plans. |