Why High School Counselors? 

High school years are full of growth, promise, excitement, frustration, disappointment and hope. It is the time when students begin to discover what the future holds for them. Secondary school counselors enhance the learning process and promote academic achievement. School counseling programs are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set appropriate career goals and realize full academic potential to become productive, contributing members of the world community.

Need an Appointment?

Students who want to meet with their counselor should schedule an appointment in the School Counseling Office. Students are required to have a pass from their teacher to meet with their counselor during class time.Parents who would like to schedule an appointment with the counselors should call or e-mail the counseling counselor assigned to serve their child.

Secondary School Counselors Collaborate with: 

Parents 
Academic planning/support 
Post-secondary planning 
Scholarship/financial search process 
School-to-parent communications 
School-to-work transition programs 
One-on-one parent conferencing 
Referral process 

Students
Academic support services 
Program planning 
Peer education program 
Peer mediation program 
Crisis management 
Transition programs 

Teachers
Providing recommendations and assisting students with the post-secondary application process 
Classroom guidance lessons on post-secondary planning, study skills, career development, etc. 
School-to-work transition programs 
Academic support, learning style assessment and education to help students succeed academically 
Classroom speakers 

Administrators
Academic support interventions 
Behavioral management plans 
School-wide needs assessments 
Data sharing 
Student assistance team development 

Community
Job shadowing, worked-based learning, part-time jobs, etc. 
Crisis interventions 
Referrals 
Career education

Our Counselors

Carla Aldridge holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Master's Degree in Counseling and a Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership. She began her career as a Therapeutic Clinician at Charter Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. After years working as a Therapist, she shifted her interest to the educational school setting. She has served as a K-12 Instructional Counselor as well as Gifted Coordinator. Her philosophy in counseling includes a team approach in exploring the student's personal/social and academic needs to promte success. She is the proud parent of a nineteen year old son. 

caldridge@atlanta.k12.ga.us