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LeAnn Owens

Mrs. Owens serves the 7th grade and 6th grade with last names A-L

Contact
leann.owens@hallco.org
770-532-4416 ext. 172

Mrs. Owens is:
504 Plan Coordinator
5th to 6th Grade Transition Coordinator
Dialectical Skills Group Coordinator (DBT)

(SOS)
Philip Elrod

Dr. Elrod serves 8th grade and 6th grade with
last names M-Z

Contact
philip.elrod@hallco.org
770-532-4416 ext. 171

Dr. Elrod is:
Attendance Coordinator
Program of Choice/High School Transition Coordinator
Hospital Home Bound Coordinator
Sources of Strength Coordinator (SOS)

Events and Focus
Due to COVID-19, events and activities might be amended or rescheduled based on need.

August
Open House
Introducing Trusted Adults
Class Lesson: Introduction to the Counselor/Skills for Middle School
One on One High School Planning  (By appointment with Dr. Elrod)

September
Class Lesson: Signs of Suicide (SOS) - 7th Grade
Dialectical Skills Groups (DBT)
Sources of Strength Meetings (SOS)
High School Planning
One on One High School Planning  (By appointment with Dr. Elrod)

October
Class Lessons:
Alcohol and Drug Prevention Education
Red Ribbon Week
Program of Choice Applications for 8th Grade
Transition to High School Meeting
One on One High School Planning  (By appointment with Dr. Elrod)
High School Program of Choice Fair

November
Program of Choice Applications for 8th Grade
One on One High School Planning  (By appointment with Dr. Elrod)

December
Program of Choice Applications for 8th Grade Due
One on One High School Planning  (By appointment with Dr. Elrod)

January
Program of Choice Applicant Selection
One on One High School Planning  (By appointment with Dr. Elrod)
Career Exploration

February
Program of Choice Applicant Selection (High schools inform students)
One on One High School Planning  (By appointment with Dr. Elrod)
Career Exploration

March
Program of Choice Applications for 8th Grade
Transition to High School Meeting
One on One High School Planning  (By appointment with Dr. Elrod)
Career Exploration
Healthy Relationships (Grades 6-8)

April
Program of Choice Applications for 8th Grade
Transition to High School Meeting
One on One High School Planning  (By appointment with Dr. Elrod)

May
Transition to High School Meeting at Johnson High
AOD@SH Counselors Visit 5th Grades
One on One High School Planning  (By appointment with Dr. Elrod)
8th Graders visit to High Schools
5th Grade (Rising 6th Grade) Transition Activities

Programming We Offer

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Sources of Strength

Signs of Suicide Middle School Prevention Programs

DBT Skills Groups Trusted Adult

High School Programs of Choice

Hall County offers a variety of specialized options for advanced academic and technical programming
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Johnson High
JISA
(Johnson International Scholars Academy)
https://jhs.hallco.org/web/jisa-home/
Contact: Dr. Holly Wilson
Holly.Wilson@hallco.org

Flowery Branch High
STEAM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)
https://fbhs.hallco.org/web/index.php/steam-2/
Contact: Chelsey Woodall and/or Harmon Tison
Chelsey.woodall@hallco.org
Harmon.tison@hallco.org

East Hall High
EPiCC
(Endless Possibilities in Creativity and Collaboration)
https://cbhs.hallco.org/web/index.php/legacy-mission/
Contact: Daniel Stainback
Daniel.Stainback@hallco.org

Cherokee Bluff High
Legacy
https://cbhs.hallco.org/web/index.php/legacy-mission/
Contact: Lauren Howell
Lauren.howell@hallco.org

North Hall High
STEM Academy
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
https://nhhs.hallco.org/web/stem-academy/
Contact: Deanna Harper
Deana.harper@hallco.org

ATLAS
https://nhhs.hallco.org/web/atlas/
Contact: Kimberly Boyd
Kimberly.boyd@hallco.org

West Hall High
i2 – The Innovation Institute
https://whhs.hallco.org/web/i2-the-innovation-institute/
Contact: Leigh Ann Nicolella
Leighann.nicolella@hallco.org

World Scholars
https://whhs.hallco.org/web/world-scholars/
Contact: Marlene Goodall
Marlene.goodall@hallco.org

Chestatee High
RACE
(Renaissance Academy of Creative Enterprises)
https://chs.hallco.org/web/what-is-race/
Contact: Kimberly Holland and/or Rodney Stephens
Kimberly.holland@hallco.org
Rodney.stephens@hallco.org

Lanier College and Career Academy
(9th grade can enroll in part time electives)
Agricultural Mechanics
Electrical Systems
Welding
Hospitality Recreation & Tourism
Culinary Arts
Marketing Communications & Promotion Pathway
Heating, Vent, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR)
Cosmetology - Personal Care Services

   Ivester Early College
(Available to grades 10-12)
Enroll in University of North Georgia, Brenau University or Lanier Technical College.

  Gain college credit while in high school and earn up to 30 hours of classes that will transfer to college.