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The mission of the Rockdale County Public Schools' (RCPS) Professional School Counseling Program is to provide a data driven comprehensive school counseling program that promotes the highest level of student achievement. Students will be engaged in their learning and master the knowledge and skill to achieve post-secondary goals. Through collaboration with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the community, Professional School Counselors, will empower students to realize their greatest potential and equip them with the necessary skills to be productive members in a global society.
For contact information of individual school counselors, go to the directory page of the school's website. For a list of school websites, go to www.rockdaleschools.org/schools
Events
• Rising 9th Grade Night, Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. online.
>>CLICK HERE for the recording.
Parents of students currently in 8th grade - learn about the transition to high school, graduation requirements, HOPE Scholarship, Carnegie Credits, requested classes, and more.
• Virtual Financial Aid Night, Thursday, February 27, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
>>CLICK HERE for the recording.
Seniors and parents of seniors - have you completed the FAFSA? Find out more about getting financial aid for college.
• Rising 6th Grade Night, Thursday, March 6 2025, 7:00 p.m., online
>>CLICK HERE for the recording.
Parents of students currently in 5th grade - learn about the transition to middle school, how to handle a seven-class schedule, navigating Infinite Campus to track missing assignments, understanding how schools and the district communicates, navigating the cafeteria, balancing clubs and activities, opportunities to take high school courses while in middle school, and more.
For more information, contact [email protected] or [email protected]
RCPS Counselors' Statement of Beliefs
- All students can achieve at their individual level with support.
- We perceive each student holistically and design/implement programs to meet those individual needs.
- The program provides the framework that supports the academic, career, and social development for all students.
- Our program aligns with the system's mission reflecting a proactive approach in assisting students in overcoming barriers to learning.
- School counselors are advocates for ongoing reform in education.
- By working collaboratively with parents, teachers, and community agencies, we are stakeholders in student success.
RCPS Counselors' Philosophical Statements
- All students can achieve, have value, and have the right to participate in the counseling program.
- All student needs are embraced in planning and implementing the school counseling program.
- The RCPS school counseling program supports the specific academic, career, and personal/social goals and developmental competencies outlined in the American School Counselor Association's model program guide.
- The RCPS school counseling program will be designed to advocate for every student in coordination with parents, other school representatives, and the community.
- The RCPS school counseling program will use goals, developmental student competencies, and data to drive program development and evaluation from pre-K through 12th grade.
College Assistance from Georgia's HOPE Program
Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) is a program funded by the Georgia Lottery. Georgia residents enrolling in a certificate or diploma program at a Georgia public college, university, or technical college may be eligible for the HOPE Grant regardless of high school graduation dates or grade point averages.
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