Guidance Procedures

 

Counselors are available for parent and student appointments to discuss academic planning, college and career questions, personal/social issues, and more. 

 

Students

Stop by guidance to see if your counselor is available or make an appointment with her by speaking with Ms. Drago. 

 

Parents

Please contact the guidance office to schedule a time to meet with your child's counselor to ensure that the counselor is available at a time that is convenient for you.  We meet with students and parents on a daily basis and we want to make sure that you and your student's questions are given the proper attention.

 

New student registration is by appointment only.  Please call our registrar at the above number to schedule an appointment time.  All documentation must be brought to enrollment for us to complete the registration process.  Students will not be enrolled until all required documentation is present.

 

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parents can request a parent/teacher conference by contacting the teacher directly and setting up a meeting time that is convenient for both parties.  For parents requesting conferences involving many teachers, please contact your child’s counselor who will be glad to coordinate a conference time for all parties involved.  Parents can reach teachers  and counselors by email (firstname.lastname@cobbk12.org) or by phone at (678) 494-7844 (school).

 

Work Permits new process!

Work permits can be applied for from a home computer with internet connection.

1.  Access the system via the following website: www.dol.state.ga.us

2.  Select the Child Labor Quick Link

3.  Scroll to the bottom of the page and select Online Work Permit

4.  Select Minor

5.  Enter personal information, verify accuracy and click submit

6.  Print a copy of the Work Permit Data Sheet to give to your employer

 

Employers may complete their portion on-line at the same website.  If the employer does not have Internet access or does not use the online process, then he/she must complete the Data Sheet manually and return it to the minor.  The minor will then submit the Data Sheet to Kell High School Guidance for completion of the work permit process.  Once it is dropped off at Kell, it will be ready for pick up 24 hours later.  If a student does not have internet access, he/she can pick up a paper application from the Kell Guidance Office.

 

Official Transcript Requests

Students needing a copy of their official transcript must fill out a records release form in guidance with our registrar.  The first official transcript is free; all subsequent transcripts are $2.00 each.  All students applying to college will need to send an official transcript to each college for admissions decisions.  Once the student decides on which college he/she will attend, he/she will need to request that a final transcript must be sent after graduation to finalize the enrollment process.  More information on this procedure will be given to the senior class at the appropriate time.  Official transcripts are typically mailed from the guidance office to the college; however, students can pick them up to send it with their application package if so desired.

 

Official Records Requests

Records (such as immunizations for college or transfer records to enroll at another high school) can be requested at our registrar's desk.  We cannot send SAT /ACT scores.  Please visit the respective test center's website for information on sending official test scores.

 

I-Parent

Have you signed up for I-Parent?  This internet-based system allows parents to view their student's current grades and attendance.  Teachers update grades at least every 10 days.  Please contact the front office for more information.

 

Homework Requests
A student must be absent for at least 3 days before homework can be requested through guidance.  Please allow 24 hours for our office to retrieve the assignments once the request is made. Assignments can be picked up in the guidance office at the designated time agreed upon by the counselor and parent.  Homework will not be requested for unexcused absences. 

 

For students absent 10 days or more, hospital homebound can be implemented to assist students with maintaining their coursework, tests, quizzes, projects, etc., at home with a teacher provided by the county.  You must speak with your counselor for more information about this program. 

 

Selective Service

Registration for the Selective Service System is mandatory for all men turning 18.  You must register within 30 days of your 18^th birthday. Plus, registration keeps you eligible for government jobs, job training, and college loans. For more information, visit www.sss.gov or visit your local Post Office.