Meadowbrook Academy offers a school counseling program that is designed to promote the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students.
The goals for our counseling program are:
Program Components
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I receive a copy of my child's transcript?
Please contact your child's school counselor.
How will my child be assigned a school counselor?
Meadowbrook Academy has one school counselor who works with all students.
Who should I talk to if I think my child's grade is unfair?
Parents first should contact the teacher to determine how the grade was calculated. If a parent is not satisfied with the teacher's explanation, the parent then should contact the school's principal.
I am going through a divorce; financial hardship; relocation (or some other life transition). What can I do to help my child get through this?
A parent may want to contact the child's school counselor so that the counselor may monitor the student's academic progress. Also the parent should check with the school counselor to see what type of individual and group counseling services are available to assist the student during this difficult period.
My family and I will soon be moving into the area. How can I assure a smooth transition into this school system for my child?
If you are moving into the area and will be registering your child for school it is important to have the proper records for registration such as birth certificate, immunization records, most recent report cards, and proof of residency for the school you plan to enroll your child. At the start of the registration process, please alert the school counselor to any problems that may have impeded progress in the past or other concerns that you may have regarding the transition process to a new school. Also, it is a good idea to take a tour of the school with your child and participate in any new student orientation program that is available at the school. You may contact the school's guidance office to make an appointment.
How do I register my child for school?
If you are new to our community, we welcome you and your family to Stokes County and look forward to enrolling your child or children. Detailed information and requirements for student registration are available for all new students and their parents.
Who should I talk to if I think that my child needs extra help in school?
Parents are always encouraged to talk with teachers about any difficulties that a student may have with a class to determine weaknesses and problem areas. After talking with the teacher, parents then may want to schedule a meeting with the school counselor to see what services are available that will best address academic problems.
How can I best communicate with teachers and school counselors so I am a partner in my child's services?
Parents are always encouraged to communicate with teachers about their child's progress. This can be done by participating in back-to-school and orientation programs scheduled at each school, arranging a meeting with all of your child's teachers and school counselor to monitor progress, emailing, as well as telephone conferences.
How do I set up a parent conference with a school counselor?
Parents are asked to call the guidance office at their child's school to schedule a conference with their school counselor.
Can I request a progress report between grading periods?
Parents should contact the student's school counselor to determine how to best monitor a student's progress between grading periods.
As a parent, how do I request counseling for my child?
Parents may contact the school school counselor to request counseling to guide students to more productive actions at school and home and to assist students in problem solving. Counselors at all levels are trained to assist students with complex problems that may impact their academic, social, and personal development.
How can I volunteer at my child's school?
Meadowbrook Academy uses volunteers to serve as proctors for our end-of-course and end-of-grade tests. Please contact the school if you are interested in volunteering opportunities.
Who should I contact to discuss my child's schedule change?
Parents should contact your child's school counselor to discuss reasons that a student's schedule may need to be changed. Schedules changes are usually done only for academic reasons, such as a student was scheduled for an incorrect course, or did not successfully complete a prerequisite for a course.
How can I determine if my child is meeting all graduation requirements?
Parents of rising ninth graders have an opportunity to work with their child's middle school counselor in developing a four year academic plan for high school that will include graduation requirements for each diploma option. Once in high school the program plan is reviewed and updated each year to reflect the needs of the student based on the diploma option. Parents will also need to work very closely with your child's high school counselor to ensure that students are meeting graduation requirements for verified credits.
My child wishes to drop out of school against my wishes. Who should I speak with?
The first person the parent should contact is their child’s school counselor to decide on an appropriate course of action to keep students enrolled in school. The school counselor, the student and the parent can review the student's academic profile and provide the student with information on available programs within the school, provide additional resources to the parent, or refer the student to alternative programs if necessary.
How do I register my child for SAT's or ACT's?
Registration information for any college admission test is available in all high school guidance offices and on our website. Parents should contact their child's school counselor for information regarding a specific test or visit the college board website at: http://www.collegeboard.org or ACT website at http://www.act.org
My child enrolled in high school is interested in continuing on to college. How can I find out about the many college options and opportunities? Visit the College Foundation of North Carolina website. www.CFNC.org
The goals for our counseling program are:
- Understanding the school environment
- School success skills
- Career awareness and educational planning
- Understanding self and others
- Understanding attitudes and behaviors
- Decision making and problem solving
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Coordination of Testing
Program Components
- Counseling Services
- Individual
- Group
- Preventive or Remedial
- Crisis Intervention
- Referrals from students (self), parents , teachers, or others
- Classroom Guidance Services
- Academic Planning
- Career Awareness
- Decision making
- Personal/Social Development Skills
- Consultation Services
- Parents
- Teachers
- Administrators
- Community Agencies
- Coordination
- Registration of New Students
- Academic Planning
- Student Records
- Testing Program
- Orientation Programs
- Referrals to community agencies
- College and Career Information
- College application process ( SAT/PSAT, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Transcripts)
- Career/Vocational preparation
- Parent Workshops
- Presentations
- Military (deployment, support, transitioning)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I receive a copy of my child's transcript?
Please contact your child's school counselor.
How will my child be assigned a school counselor?
Meadowbrook Academy has one school counselor who works with all students.
Who should I talk to if I think my child's grade is unfair?
Parents first should contact the teacher to determine how the grade was calculated. If a parent is not satisfied with the teacher's explanation, the parent then should contact the school's principal.
I am going through a divorce; financial hardship; relocation (or some other life transition). What can I do to help my child get through this?
A parent may want to contact the child's school counselor so that the counselor may monitor the student's academic progress. Also the parent should check with the school counselor to see what type of individual and group counseling services are available to assist the student during this difficult period.
My family and I will soon be moving into the area. How can I assure a smooth transition into this school system for my child?
If you are moving into the area and will be registering your child for school it is important to have the proper records for registration such as birth certificate, immunization records, most recent report cards, and proof of residency for the school you plan to enroll your child. At the start of the registration process, please alert the school counselor to any problems that may have impeded progress in the past or other concerns that you may have regarding the transition process to a new school. Also, it is a good idea to take a tour of the school with your child and participate in any new student orientation program that is available at the school. You may contact the school's guidance office to make an appointment.
How do I register my child for school?
If you are new to our community, we welcome you and your family to Stokes County and look forward to enrolling your child or children. Detailed information and requirements for student registration are available for all new students and their parents.
Who should I talk to if I think that my child needs extra help in school?
Parents are always encouraged to talk with teachers about any difficulties that a student may have with a class to determine weaknesses and problem areas. After talking with the teacher, parents then may want to schedule a meeting with the school counselor to see what services are available that will best address academic problems.
How can I best communicate with teachers and school counselors so I am a partner in my child's services?
Parents are always encouraged to communicate with teachers about their child's progress. This can be done by participating in back-to-school and orientation programs scheduled at each school, arranging a meeting with all of your child's teachers and school counselor to monitor progress, emailing, as well as telephone conferences.
How do I set up a parent conference with a school counselor?
Parents are asked to call the guidance office at their child's school to schedule a conference with their school counselor.
Can I request a progress report between grading periods?
Parents should contact the student's school counselor to determine how to best monitor a student's progress between grading periods.
As a parent, how do I request counseling for my child?
Parents may contact the school school counselor to request counseling to guide students to more productive actions at school and home and to assist students in problem solving. Counselors at all levels are trained to assist students with complex problems that may impact their academic, social, and personal development.
How can I volunteer at my child's school?
Meadowbrook Academy uses volunteers to serve as proctors for our end-of-course and end-of-grade tests. Please contact the school if you are interested in volunteering opportunities.
Who should I contact to discuss my child's schedule change?
Parents should contact your child's school counselor to discuss reasons that a student's schedule may need to be changed. Schedules changes are usually done only for academic reasons, such as a student was scheduled for an incorrect course, or did not successfully complete a prerequisite for a course.
How can I determine if my child is meeting all graduation requirements?
Parents of rising ninth graders have an opportunity to work with their child's middle school counselor in developing a four year academic plan for high school that will include graduation requirements for each diploma option. Once in high school the program plan is reviewed and updated each year to reflect the needs of the student based on the diploma option. Parents will also need to work very closely with your child's high school counselor to ensure that students are meeting graduation requirements for verified credits.
My child wishes to drop out of school against my wishes. Who should I speak with?
The first person the parent should contact is their child’s school counselor to decide on an appropriate course of action to keep students enrolled in school. The school counselor, the student and the parent can review the student's academic profile and provide the student with information on available programs within the school, provide additional resources to the parent, or refer the student to alternative programs if necessary.
How do I register my child for SAT's or ACT's?
Registration information for any college admission test is available in all high school guidance offices and on our website. Parents should contact their child's school counselor for information regarding a specific test or visit the college board website at: http://www.collegeboard.org or ACT website at http://www.act.org
My child enrolled in high school is interested in continuing on to college. How can I find out about the many college options and opportunities? Visit the College Foundation of North Carolina website. www.CFNC.org