Counseling Office
- MHS Virtual Counseling Department Process & Information
- Overview & McDonough High School Profile
- Counseling & Student Support Staff
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- Student & Parent Handbook
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- FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH ONLINE APPLICATION
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- High School Advisement Guide
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THE MHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT WELCOMES YOU TO OUR WARHAWK FAMILY!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT WELCOME NEWSLETTER
MHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT VIRTUAL/REMOTE LEARNING CONTACT INFORMATION
(470) 615-3450 (main office number)
The best and most efficient way to make contact with our team during remote/virtual learning is via e-mail. However, counselors will make contact with parent/student via phone, if necessary.
Click here to access contact information for a member of our counseling department/student support services team!!!
MHS REMOTE LEARNING INFORMATION
MHS REMOTE LEARNING INFORMATION WEBSITE
BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION
HOW DO I ENROLL OR WITHDRAW MY CHILD?
Henry County Schools has implemented an online registration system for student enrollment. Once your registration is complete and all documents have been uploaded, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. Please contact our Administrative Services Secretary Mrs. Peggy Garrard (peggy.garrard@henry.k12.ga.us) if you have questions regarding the online registration process.
CLICK HERE TO BEGIN ONLINE REGISTRATION
STUDENT WITHDRAWALS AND TRANSFERS
Please e-mail Mrs. Peggy Garrard (peggy.garrard@henry.k12.ga.us) to request a withdrawal packet and schedule an appointment to pick up the withdrawal paperwork for your child. Please allow 24-48 hours for withdrawals. Students transferring out of the district MUST return their HCS issued Chromebook and charger before picking up their withdrawal packet.
WHO IS MY COUNSELOR?
COUNSELOR CASELOAD ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
9th Grade (Students and Cohort 2024 Counseling and Career Activities)
Counselor: Mr. Carlos Sample
10th-12th Grade (Last Names A-G and Cohort 2021 Counseling and Career Activities)
Counselor: Ms. Andrea Davis
10th-12th (Last Names H-P and Cohort 2023 Counseling and Career Activities)
Counselor: Ms. Carla Ganaway
10th-12th (Last Names Q-Z and Cohort 2022 Counseling and Career Activities)
Counselor: Dr. Dawn Lawhorn
MHS Counseling Office Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Peggy Garrard
WHEN WILL MY 2020-2021 SCHEDULE BE AVAILABLE AND WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?
The ClassLink portal or Launchpad is going to be a one-stop shop for many of the applications and resources students will need to be successful at MHS. This page will automatically appear when students log in to their chromebook, but students can also click the link below to go there directly from any computer. Once on the login page, your student will simply use their district Username (Student ID Number) and Password (first initial of first name + first initial of last name + 6-digit birthdate + hashtag)
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE CLASSLINK PORTAL/LAUNCHPAD
Click Here to Access Infinite Campus
HOW DO I GET HELP WITH CHROMEBOOK/TECHNOLOGY ISSUES?
Students and parents may report chromebook/technology issues. Please click here to set-up an appointment for technology support.
WHEN WILL I SEE MY COUNSELOR WHILE I AM WORKING VIRTUALLY?
Important class information and school counseling information will still be posted via your Counseling Google Classroom page. Grade level classroom guidance and group counseling will be scheduled via Google Meet. Classroom guidance schedules and log-in information will be posted in the Google Classroom page. Download the app and turn your notifications on! If you need to see your counselor one-on-one, please e-mail your counselor to set up an appointment. All individual appointments will take place via phone or Google Meet. Make sure to check your e-mail frequently for the appointment details if a Google Meet needs to be scheduled.
MHS Counseling Department
CLASS OF 2021 GOOGLE CLASSROOM LINK (SENIORS)
CLASS OF 2022 GOOGLE CLASSROOM LINK (JUNIORS)
CLASS OF 2023 GOOGLE CLASSROOM LINK (SOPHOMORES)
CLASS OF 2024 GOOGLE CLASSROOM LINK (FRESHMEN)
HOW DO I CHECK MY CHILD'S GRADES/UPDATE INFORMATION?
Infinite Campus will be your lifeline to easily check your student’s progress in terms of academic grades and attendance.
CLICK HERE IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A CAMPUS PORTAL ACCOUNT
CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW TO SET UP YOUR INFINITE CAMPUS ACCOUNT AND HOW TO SUBMIT REQUIRED FORMS/CHANGE INFORMATION (English version)
HOW DO I REQUEST MY TRANSCRIPT?
All former graduates/students and current students may request official transcripts by e-mailing Mrs. Garrard at peggy.garrard@henry.k12.ga.us.
Please email Mrs. Garrard peggy.garrard@henry.k12.ga.us for any of the following requests:
Transcripts – your transcript will only be released through GAFutures or mailed directly to the college. No transcripts will be emailed or mailed to an individual.
School Records – a record request must be received before records will be sent; please note, only limited records will be available.
Education Verifications – please email the request along with the authorization to release the information.
If you have additional questions, please e-mail Mrs. Peggy Garrard at peggy.garrard@henry.k12.ga.us.
WHERE CAN I FIND COMMUNITY AND CRISIS RESOURCES?
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
(Please make contact with the individuals below regarding the following:
McKinney-Vento/Homeless, School Supplies, Mental Health Resources etc.)
Contact: School Social Worker
Ms. Amina Mullgrav
amina.mullgrav@henry.k12.ga.us
Contact: Communities In Schools Site Coordinator
Mrs. Kara Thompson
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CRISIS RESOURCES
GA Child Abuse Reporting (to make a confidential report of child abuse or neglect)
1-855-GACHILD (422-4453)
GA Crisis & Access Hotline
1-800-715-4225
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
COMMUNITY RESOURCES