- Ridgeview
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Greetings Ridgeview Panthers!
The Ridgeview Charter Middle School counseling and support team is an integral part of the middle school experience. The purpose of this website is to inform parents of the services available to assist students with their personal, social, and academic needs. We are here to assist with needs such as food, shelter, and mental health services.
Please contact one of our support team members using the contact information below. We will respond to nonemergency calls and emails within 24 hours. We will have limited access to email and phone outside of regular school hours.
RCMS Support Team
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6th Grade School Counselor - Dr. Michelle Yancey
Email: yancey@fultonschools.org
Phone: 470-254-8575 -
7th Grade School Counselor - Ms. Carla Wyatt
Email: wyattc@fultonschools.org
Phone: 470-254-8581 -
8th Grade School Counselor - Mr. Glenn Johnson
Email: johnsonG1@fultonschools.org
Phone: 470-254-8576 -
Counseling Secretary/Registrar - Ms. Maria Tapia
Email: tapiam@fultonschools.org
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Graduation Coach (6th- 8th grades) - Dr. LaShonda Mills
Email: millslb@fultonschools.org
Phone: 470-254-8590
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School Social Worker (6th -8th grades) - Ms. Vaneisa Hutchins
Email: hutchinsv@fultonschools.org
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School Psychologist (6th- 8th grades) - Ms. Kaela Malka
Email: malkak@fultonschools.org
Phone: 470-254-1896
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Guidance & Counseling Services
Career Day
The annual Career Day will be presented to all 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Career Day provides students the opportunity to explore future careers by inviting various speakers from the community to discuss their occupation.
Committee/Conference
The counselors are active participants on the Instructional Leadership Team, the Student Support Team, the School-Based Planning Committee, grade-level planning meetings, and parent/teacher conferences.
Crisis Intervention
The counseling staff is ready to implement the crisis intervention plan when needed. Services include counseling and outside referrals.
Large Group Guidance
Large group guidance sessions are provided according to student needs. Examples of group topics include conflict resolution, anger management, and dealing with grief.
Independent Conferences
Counselors conference with individual students when referred by teachers, administrators, parents or student self-referrals.
Peer Diversity
Counselors work with administrators, teachers, and students to teach tolerance and respect for individual differences.
Professional Resource Center
The counselors have resource information regarding the school social worker, psychological resource personnel, private tutoring, summer school and workshops.
School Transition
Elementary to middle school and middle to high school transition activities are conducted which give parents and students the opportunity to become acquainted with the new school environments. Students gain knowledge through school visitations and presentations.
Standardized Testing
Counselors assist the Assistant Principal with the standardized testing program. These tests includes: the Eighth Grade Writing Assessment; the eighth grade Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS); and the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade Georgia Milestones (GMAS).
Fulton County School Resources
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Health and Social Services
Behavior and Mental Health
Food Assistance
Shelters and Housing
Internet and WiFi Services
Technical Support
Resources can be accessed through the Fulton County Schools website.
Crisis Hotline Info
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If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis and you need immediate support, please call one of the 24/7 hotline numbers listed below.
Georgia Crisis and Access Line 1-800-715-4225
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
National Parent Helpline 1-855-427-2736
