GCAS SCHOOL COUNSELING & RESOURCES
"We are no longer 'guidance counselors' only focused on graduation and course selection for students. We are Professional School Counselors who focus on the academic, personal/social AND career development of ALL students" - Mindy Willard, ASCA 2013 School Counselor of the Year
Mrs. Diane Ashley
At Risk counselor
Gadsden City Alternative School
Gadsden City School System
.Making A Positive Impact...
Counseling at GCAS is vital to student progress. Students who have been placed in this setting have displayed behaviors which are inappropriate for the school environment. Without counseling and guidance measures there is a great chance that students will continue to display these behaviors. Dr. Donna Smoots, Mrs. Dianne Ashley and Mrs. Cherry Taylor have been instrumental in developing a counseling program to meet the needs of our students. GCAS collaborates with the following agencies to provide group counseling:
Mental Health Association
Quality of Life
Career exploration/Mentoring Program
Counseling at GCAS is vital to student progress. Students who have been placed in this setting have displayed behaviors which are inappropriate for the school environment. Without counseling and guidance measures there is a great chance that students will continue to display these behaviors. Dr. Donna Smoots, Mrs. Dianne Ashley and Mrs. Cherry Taylor have been instrumental in developing a counseling program to meet the needs of our students. GCAS collaborates with the following agencies to provide group counseling:
Mental Health Association
Quality of Life
Career exploration/Mentoring Program
While assigned to either ISS or Alternative School Placement, students will be introduced to skills and techniques to
improve their social, emotional and developmental needs. Speakers from various agencies present on a weekly or bi-weekly basis on the following areas:
anger management
conflict resolution
depression
peer pressure
bullying
self esteem
Diversity & Respect
Individual counseling is also available through the school's at-risk counselor, Mrs. Dianne Ashley.
improve their social, emotional and developmental needs. Speakers from various agencies present on a weekly or bi-weekly basis on the following areas:
anger management
conflict resolution
depression
peer pressure
bullying
self esteem
Diversity & Respect
Individual counseling is also available through the school's at-risk counselor, Mrs. Dianne Ashley.
Parent and Student Corner -helpful links and resources for you and your child.
Suicide Prevention Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Cyberbullying Stop Bullying
Depression Teen Depression: A Guide for Parents
Suicide Prevention Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Cyberbullying Stop Bullying
Depression Teen Depression: A Guide for Parents
