Guidance and
Counseling Services
at MLK

The Guidance and Counseling Department offers individual and group counseling for study skills, interpersonal relationships and decision-making. Counselors also provide classroom lessons pertaining to learning styles, graduation requirements, and problem-solving.

Counselors provide assistance with parent workshops pertaining to adolescents and help coordinate Career /College Days and Volunteer Fairs.

Work Permits

   Students MUST be 14 years old in order to request a work permit.  A parent may request a work permit  from the guidance secretary. The work permit must be signed by the potential employer before the school signs off and processes the request.  A work permit is not a job application.

    Service Learning

   Community Service ideas are in the Agenda book and forms are available in Guidance. Students should  begin  now to collect the 36 hours required for graduation from high school

Homework Requests

   For illness of  three days or more, homework may be requested through Guidance. Please call at least 48 hours in advance.

A Thought

   Our children are our most important guests, who enter into our home, ask for careful attention, stay for a while and then leave to follow  their own way.

Science and Technology Testing

  The test is in December. Watch for specific information in the MLK newsletter.

Requests for Transcripts for Private Schools

Please allow 2-3 weeks notice for transcripts to be sent to private schools. Also please be sure to fill out the information on the student before giving it to Guidance. Include a stamped envelope for mailing.

Appointments

   Students should make appointments with the appropriate counselor in the morning before homeroom or at lunch.

       Parent/Teacher Conferences

   Ms. Hall,  Mrs. Mathers, and Ms. Hepburn can arrange a conference with your child’s teachers. Call (301) 572-0660 between 9:30 and 3:30.

      Change of Address/Phone Number

   Please contact the guidance secretary at (301) 572-0660 if you  move.  You must show proof of residence. It is very important that we keep addresses current. Also, please contact the guidance office if your phone number at home or work changes.

       Withdrawing

   Please contact the guidance secretary at least two days in advance so that your child can check out with the proper paperwork