Mission Statement

What do Counselors Do?

Develop a guidance plan based on campus

needs assessment
Counsel students individually and in groups
Respond to student needs in crisis situations
Orient students to new school settings
Refers students to special programs/services
when necessary
Help with individual school, college, and
career plans
Adhere to ethical and legal standards
(www.schoolcounselor.org)

The mission of the Dobson High Counseling

Department is to provide a comprehensive
program that meets the needs of each student
in academics, career, and personal/social
development. Counselors are student
advocates who provide support during a
students high school career. Support offered
helps to maximize a students potential and
personal growth. Partnering with other
educators, family members, and the
community school counselors utilize the
support system to ensure all students develop
the knowledge and skills necessary to
function in our changing society.

Children experience greater academic achievement

when parents are involved in their education.

Questions Parents Can Ask Counselors

How is my child doing in school?
What are my childs strengths and
weaknesses?
What are some suggestions for action at
home?
What resources are available for school?
Are there ways I can improve
communication with my child?
(For a complete list visit
www.schoolcounselor.org)

Vision Statement

Dobson High
School

To empower each student to achieve success in

academics, career planning, and personal/social
wellness.

Every Student

Has a right to an equal education

Has the capacity to learn in a safe
environment
Has access to the school counseling
program
All students have dignity and worth
All students can achieve with proper
care, support, and guidance

Success For Each

Student!
1501 West Guadalupe Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85202

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Services Offered
Individual Counseling
Small Group counseling: Selfesteem, organization skills,
test taking skills, preparing for
college, stress busters,
dealing with divorce, loss and
grief, maintaining friendships.
Peer facilitation

We believe in success for

each student. Upon
graduation, all Dobson
students will be ready to meet
their college/career goals.

Tips for student success

1. Be to class on time
2. Turn in assigned work
3. Demonstrate good behavior
4. Have a constructive attitude
5. Be prepared for class
6. Study for tests
7. Be organized
8. Learn good reading skills
9. Take notes
10. Complete assignments

Testing Websites
Students can obtain information for tests
required for graduation or college entrance
1. Arizona Merit: www.azed.gov
2. SAT: www.collegeboard.org
3. ACT: www.actstudent.org

Counselor Biography: Miss Michelle Hamner

received her Maters in Counseling from Ottawa
University. To schedule an appointment contact
her at 480-227- 5369 or by email at
michellelynnh@gmail.com
Hours or operation 8:00 am 4:30 pm

August: Freshman
Orientation

January: Jr. High

visits and
scheduling

September: Road to
college night

February: EVIT
field trip, college
visits

October: Student
Needs Survey

March: Next year

scheduling, identify
9th graders who did
not pass

November: 4 year
plan adjustments,
AP registration

April: Group
counseling

December: Jr. High

articulation

May: Graduation
preparation