MISSION STATEMENT

The George Washington High School Counseling Department is committed to facilitating the empowerment of students in their academic, career and social/emotional development. This is accomplished in partnership with teachers, parents/guardians, and the community in order to maximize student achievement and successfully prepare students to meet the needs of an ever changing world.

SCHOOL COUNSELING TEAM

Lizzie Hooker, Last Names A-D (lhooker@mail.dps.k12.va.us)

• Schedule an appointment with Ms. Hooker

• Scholarships

• Health Careers Academy (HCA)

Cody Perdue, Last Names E-K (cperdue@mail.dps.k12.va.us)

• Schedule an appointment with Mr. Perdue

• College Board Testing Facilitator (PSAT, AP)

• Girls/Boys State

• NCAA

Janelle Blackwell, Last Names L-R (jblackwell@mail.dps.k12.va.us)

• Schedule an appointment with Ms. Blackwell

• College Board Testing Coordinator (PSAT, AP, SAT)

• SSD Coordinator

Genevieve Lyons, Last Names S-Z (glyons@mail.dps.k12.va.us)

• Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Lyons

• Department Chair

• ACT Testing Coordinator

• ASVAB Testing Coordinator

• College Night Coordinator

• Dual Enrollment (DCC)

Michelle De La Cruz, UVA College Adviser (mdelacruz@mail.dps.k12.va.us)

• College Prep and Advising

• SAT/ACT Registration

• College Applications

• Financial Aid/FAFSA

Patricia Ratliff, Secretary (pratliff@mail.dps.k12.va.us)

• Parent Portal (parent access to student grades, attendance and teacher email)

• Homework Requests (absences & suspensions)

• Student Records

• Preliminary Student Enrollment

Charlotte Melton, Secretary II--Main Office – 434.799.6410 (cjmelton@mail.dps.k12.va.us)

• Official Transcripts (current & graduated students)

• Student Records

• Withdrawals

Need Transcripts?

Request credentials from Parchment

PSAT Information

• PSAT Student Guide: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdf

• PSAT Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eZy7DNnQUjs3tCXpiODxan6LmcH55PEPltujsSxaJb4/edit