STUDENT LIFE
SCHOOL COUNSELING & GUIDANCE Counseling and guidance are integral parts of the instructional program at Smitha Middle School. Counselors work with students in one of three settings: First, a student may speak to a counselor regarding an issue. Second, in small group sessions, the counselor may facilitate a discussion group with six to twelve students. Groups may focus on topics such as friendship, being new to the school or area, coping with stress, conflict resolution, peer pressure, family changes, coping with loss, etc. Third, counselors may work with students in the classroom with activities such as test taking skills, bullying, and career information. Counselors may arrange and participate in parent / teacher conferences. Students who want to make an appointment with a counselor may fill out an“ Appointment to See the Counselor” form. Students must have a pass from their teacher to see a counselor.
PE Locker Room All Physical Education students will use the locker room facilities to use the restroom and change into appropriate footwear before class. Students are responsible for treating the locker room with respect and will be held accountable for any damage to lockers, restroom stalls, or other locker room properties. The school is not responsible for lost, stolen, or misplaced personal belongings. Students are encouraged to leave valuables at home.
• During PE, students must be in accordance with the Smitha dress code policy.
• Students are required to wear sneakers or tennis shoes. No crocs, foam runners, slides / flip flops.
• Students who do not wear appropriate footwear will not participate in physical activities and will receive an alternative assignment, as determined by the teacher.
CLINIC / MEDICATION The clinic is open from 9:15 a. m.- 4:15 p. m. An official Medical Authorization form( English) or( Spanish) must be signed by a parent / guardian or physician before medications, either prescription or over-the-counter, can be administered by the nurse. The school does not supply medication. The District has strict policies regarding medication. If a student takes medication during school hours, then the following procedures must be followed:
1. Prescription medication cannot be transported on the Cobb County School Bus. The prescription must be transported to and from school by the parent or guardian and given to the school nurse for safekeeping and monitoring.
2. All medications must be brought to the clinic in the original containers labeled with student’ s name and be accompanied by a Medical Authorization form. Students may keep cough drops and over the counter medication( i. e., Advil, Tylenol, aspirin, antacids and throat lozenges) with them if the parent has completed an Over-the-Counter Medication form( English) or( Spanish) which is the kept on the file in the clinic. The student should also keep a copy of the form
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