Hours of operation: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Support staff: Mrs. Carol Jester
Phone: (757) 648-5061
Guidance Fax (757) 437-4860

Ms. Darnita Belcher Guidance Department Chair   6th Grade 7th Grade/ Stingrays  email

Mrs. Susan Flora Guidance Counselor 7th Grade/Orcas 8th Grade email

                                         

Mission Statement
The mission of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools Middle School Guidance Program is to partner with parents, community, faculty and staff to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students thus preparing them with the knowledge and skills to be productive members of society.

How is a student referred to the program?
Students may be referred to the counselor by parents, teachers, administrators, or peers, or they may self-refer.

Are students required to participate in the program?
No student is required to participate in any guidance and counseling program to which the parents of that student object. Parents may choose to limit participation in any or all guidance and counseling services at any time by sending a letter to the school principal or by completing a guidance form available at the school.

What does the program provide students?

• Assists students in their educational, career, personal, and social development.
• Helps students resolve problems which interfere with learning.
• Facilitates educational and career planning.
• Increases knowledge of self and others.
• Supports students with specific needs.
• Offers crisis intervention and prevention.

How do I Enroll/Withdrawal my child?
                                                    
To enroll:  Accompany your child to the Guidance Office bringing with you his/her (1) Official Birth Certificate,  (2) Immunization Record with proof of Tdap booster, (3) Last Report Card or Withdrawal papers from previous school, and (4) Proof of residence.

To withdraw:  Notify the Guidance Office at least three days prior to student’s last day of attendance, if possible.  Student must return all books and materials.  Withdrawal papers will be ready to be picked up at the end of the student’s last day.

Important Links from the VBCPS website

• Academic Plan Worksheet
• School Calendar
• Middle School Parent / Student Handbook
• Code of Student Conduct
• Breakfast and Lunch Menus
• Secondary School Curriculum / Student Guide
• School Hours
• Vaccination Requirements