GREENBRIER
School Counseling Center
Welcome to the GHS School Counseling Center!
72 Green Valley Dr. Greenbrier, AR 72058
Phone: 501-679-4236 Ext. 3
Fax: 501-679-3319
School Counselors will work with their students throughout their time with us at GHS. Counselors are assigned by student last name.
Counseling Staff
Debbie Hogan- hogand@greenbrierschools.org
Administrative Assistant
Kim Hebel- hebelk@greenbrierschools.org
(A-E)
Concurrent Credit Coordinator
Becky Coker- cokerb@greenbrierschools.org
(F-P)
Scholarships
Stephanie Legris- legriss@greenbrierschools.org
(Q-Z)
Building Test Coordinator
Want to request to see your Counselor? Fill out the following google doc:
Counselor Request Form
Transcript Request
Current and Former Students, please click on the following link to request your transcript:
Click HERE
*Driver’s Permit now requires a transcript
Starting November 29th ALL Driver License and Motorcycle testing (Knowledge and Skills) will be by appointment only.
To schedule a driving test you can schedule online: https://telegov.egov.com/aspdlskills/
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 This lifeline provides 24/7, free, confidential support for anyone in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. If you prefer to text, you can text "START" to 741-741 where a live, trained specialist will respond back to you.
This texting resource is available to students for crisis counseling. Help is only a text away!
Arkansas Crisis Center
- Call 1-888-274-7472
Arkansas State Police Child Abuse Hotline
- (800) 482-5964
Parent Hotlines/Resources
NAMI website- “Learning to Help Your Child and Your Family”
National Eating Disorder Association
- (800) 931-2237
Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- https://www.domesticpeace.com/
- Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
- Call 866-331-9474
Mental Health Hotlines
NAMI Helpline
- https://www.nami.org/
- 800-950-6264
- Or text NAMI to 741741
NAMI Arkansas
- https://www.nami.org/Affiliate?state=AR
- 800-844-0381
Student Success Plan Resources:
Complete 2021-2022 School year Scheduling Resources
Links for our Scheduling Videos for 2021:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12BRzHApNEj-nDHv7f9cVofTjVya9xLed/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1h5_HX-H7pycTqRmg5FL3iYvcs60lnIT7?usp=sharing
Senior Links:
Scholarships Searches- This link will provide a list of scholarship search sites where you can begin your hunt for scholarships. The link will be updated as scholarship opportunities become available.
Scholarships for Seniors- This link will provide a list of specific scholarships seniors can apply for. The link will also be updated as scholarship opportunities become available.These are, also, sent to student e-mails.
Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship
College Deadlines- Apply early! The colleges will run out of scholarship money.
Senior To Do List This is a list of items that all Seniors need to complete as soon as possible if they have not already done so.
Senior End of the Year Calendar of Events - This is a letter from your counselor and senior sponsors as well as a calendar of events for the end of your senior year.
FSA ID- This is the link to the Federal Student Aid ID website. Both the student and the parent will need a FSA ID.
FAFSA- This is the link to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. All seniors will need to complete their FAFSA after they and their parents have completed their taxes.
* Here is the recorded video from our Virtual FAFSA Virtual Night Presentation on 10/18/2021:
https://us-lti.
*Remember, you must have a FAFSA completed to be awarded the Academic Challenge Scholarship and you will need to complete the FAFSA every year that you are in college.
A frequently asked question about FAFSA:
Which FAFSA should I complete? If you are planning on taking college classes this summer, complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA. If you will enter college in Fall 2022, then complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA.
If you have any other questions, feel free to set up a time to meet with your counselor. Everyone should complete a FAFSA, even if they aren't sure of their future plan and if college will be a part of that.
College Visit Days: Pick up and return College visit request forms with Mrs. Petty in the main GHS office.
College Transcripts:
Seniors make sure you transfer your UCA, UALR, Tech, AStATE, and UACCM transcripts to your new college. The GHS Counseling Office cannot do this for you.
You need to review your transcript online to make sure everything looks correct. If you have any issues, please bring a copy of your college transcript to Mrs. Hebel.
Concurrent Credit:
Arkansas Course Transfer System
Testing:
ACT Registration
SAT Registration
ACT/SAT Helpful Resources
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The personalized tutoring provided through schoolhouse.world supports the Arkansas Department of Education vision and mission to provide student-focused education that prepares students for college, career, and community engagement. Schoolhouse.world can help address unfinished learning with sessions tailored to the learners who attend, generally ranging in size between 2 to 6 attendees. The tutoring platform can be utilized around-the-clock during the school year or summer. Sessions are currently offered for Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Statistics, and ACT/SAT prep.
Personalized tutoring platform: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/
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ACT No Limits Campaign
https://www.act.org/
*Remember to send your ACT scores to UALR for concurrent credit purposes.
**If you are interested in online accuplacer or ACT tutorials to prepare for exams, please contact Mrs. Hebel or Mrs. Griffin.
Helpful Resources:
Parent Info:
E-Note Sign Up: https://ghs.greenbrierschools.org/ On right hand side, fill this out! (on “e-note selection”- specify grade level(s) you are wanting to receive)
Facebook Page: http://bit.ly/GHScounseling Please follow this page for updated and current counseling news!
Counseling Google Classroom: students will receive an invite in their school email when school starts. Once they join, they will be able to invite their parent to join.
PREPARING FOR COLLEGE
What do colleges look for?
- Strength of your curriculum
- Your GPA
- SAT, ACT and SAT Subject Tests scores
- Application essays
- Extracurricular activities
- Recommendations
Teacher & Counselor Recommendations
- Here are some guidelines that should help you secure better recommendations
- Start early. Your teachers and counselors are swamped, so give them plenty of time.
- Give your teachers and counselors all the necessary materials, including your application deadlines and stamped, addressed envelopes or a link to online recommendations.
- Waive your confidentiality rights.
- Pick your recommenders wisely. Don't pick a teacher just because you got an A in his or her class. It's important that the teacher or counselor knows you well.
- Promptly send a thank-you note to each person who gives you a recommendation.
College Prep Apps:
CollegeGo - by the College Board - Get it on Google Play or Download in the App store.
College Myth Busting:
How to Go To College:
Three Big Steps
How Do I Pay for College?:
College Prep Timelines:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Community Help Resources