Journey Counseling

Side by Side (formerly ROSMY) - Communities where Virginia’s LGBTQ+ youth can define themselves, belong, and flourish
UVA Teen Health (has transgender clinic) - Medical services for adolescents and young adult
GLSEN - Promotes supportive environment for all students, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression

Local Resources

ACPS School Counseling Link
ACPS At Home Learning Resources - Student Support
Albemarle County Social Services
Albemarle County Parks and Recreation - Information about sports and camps
Computers4Kids - After school technology mentoring program for youth in grades 7-12
Families in Crisis - Homeless Education Policies and Resources in Albemarle County
Hospice of the Piedmont - Resources for bereavement including the Journeys program for families
Ready Kids
Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA) - Provides education, prevention, and counseling services
Thomas Jefferson Area United Way
UVA Emergency Services

Therapeutic and Family Resources

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
ANRED - Information about eating disorders
Better Help - Data base for online therapeutic services
CHADD - Resources for children and adults with ADHD
Family Preservation
Family Stress Clinic at UVA
Help Happens Here
Parenting Adolescents - Resource to access discussions about parenting teens and pre-teens
Region Ten - Crisis stabilization, mobile unit/emergency services
Sheila Johnson Center (Curry School) - Low cost counseling

Tutoring Resources

Youth Mentoring Resources

Additional ACPS Resources

2024-25 High School Transition Information

This page will be updated throughout the year. We anticipate providing more information, including a timeline, in December.

If you have any questions, please contact Clayton Ver Planck. (8th Grade School Counselor)

REGISTRATION PROCESS:

Teachers will discuss course level recommendations with students in December. These recommendations will be entered and viewable through Parent Portal. Parents and students will be able to register for 9th grade courses using Parent Portal. The Portal will be open for class registration in December. Directions for online course registration are linked below. Mrs. Ver Planck will meet with students during classroom guidance sessions in December to ensure that students have correctly signed up for classes.

Forms for Parents/Students:

Four Year Plan
Program of Studies - provides descriptions for all courses offered at AHS as well as graduation requirements
High School Math Course Sequencing Information
AHS Curriculum Showcase
AHS Online Course Registration Directions
AVID 9 Application
9th Grade Electives
9th Grade Course Worksheet

About Us

What We Do:

Counsel individual students and lead small groups regarding their personal, social, and educational needs.
Provide mediation services for students.
Consult with parents, teachers, administrators and other support personnel.
Lead classroom presentations on topics such as career exploration and high school transition.
Register and schedule new students and assist in their transition to Journey.
Refer students and families with additional needs to outside agencies.
Participate on School-Based Intervention Teams.
Coordinate 5th-6th grade and 8th-9th grade transition activities and events.
Work with administrators to monitor and address student attendance concerns.

ACPS School Counseling Program Mission Statement

The school counseling program is an integral part of the total educational process and is a shared responsibility of the entire school community. The professional school counselor collaborates with other school professionals in helping students learn. A successful program requires the support and participation of all school personnel, parents, guardians, outside agencies, and the community at large.

Our mission as school counselors is to provide a comprehensive, developmental school counseling program that will assist all students in acquiring the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to become effective students, responsible citizens, productive workers and lifelong learners. The school counseling program supports the school's academic mission by promoting and enhancing the learning process for all students through an integration of academic, career and personal/social development.

The program's ultimate goal is for all students to graduate with the competencies necessary to make self-directed, realistic and responsible decisions and to be successful contributors to society.

Registration

Go to the ACPS Registration page, https://www2.k12albemarle.org

Registration Steps

Determine your Eligibility for Enrollment.
Determine your School Attendance Area - Albemarle County Public Schools determines which of our 16 elementary schools, 5 comprehensive middle schools, and 3 comprehensive high schools your child will attend based primarily on your physical (home) address.
Complete the Registration Form

Present Required Documentation

Birth Certificate
School Entrance Health Form (directions for completing)
Street Address (see proof of residency information below)

Acceptable Proofs of Residency - At the time of registration, the parent or legal guardian (proof of guardianship required) must submit two proofs of residency in Albemarle County. Post office boxes and driver’s licenses are not considered proofs of residency. Use the information below to determine what types of documents to bring with you to prove residency in Albemarle County.

One of the following:

Deed or Mortgage
Monthly Mortgage Statement
Residential Rental/Lease Agreement
Shared Housing Agreement
(available from your child's school)
Pre-Dated Lease
(Military families only)

AND . . .

One of the following:

Paid Albemarle County Tax Receipt
Utility Bill Dated Within 30 Days or Notice of Hook Up or Deposit
Court Orders
Military Orders
Letter from Social Worker
State Agency Agreement Regarding the Child's Residency

Welcome to Journey Middle School – In addition to the above requested information please see additional information and requirements below

For Shared Housing there are additional requirements and forms to complete before enrollment. Please see the Shared Housing Form in the list at the bottom of the page.

Complete a Records Release Form – Forms Available Below
Provide the Proof of Residency – See above
Immunizations – In some cases this is provided by the transferring school but if you have a copy please provide. The TDAP Booster is required. See Above.
Birth Certificate
Photo ID of Parent or Guardian
Custody Paperwork as needed – Most Recent Copy
If your student has an IEP or 504 please let us know upon enrollment
Bus information is available 48 hours after all enrollment paperwork is provided and the student is officially transferred to JMS. The number for transportation is 434-973-5716
The Counseling Office will provide you with a schedule, information on your computer and login credentials and the start date once necessary paperwork is completed.

Journey Middle School

210 Lambs Lane

Charlottesville, VA 22901

Phone 434/975-9320

Fax: 434/975-9322

Forms Available:

Records Request - Please complete the Records Request and send to attendance@k12albemarle.org
Shared Housing
Alternate Bus Stop Request
Special Power Of Attorney
Resident Care Taker Form
Affidavit No Birth Certificate

Our Schools

Counseling Pages

Meet Your Counseling Staff

JMS 24-25 Counseling Team

Resources

Appointment Sign-Up:

JMS Counselors

PLEASE NOTE: MOST OF THESE AGENCIES ARE OUTSIDE OF THE SCHOOL SYSTEM. WE RECOMMEND FAMILIES ALWAYS DO THEIR RESEARCH AND CHECK ON AN ORGANIZATION BEFORE UTILIZING THEIR SERVICES TO ENSURE A GOOD FIT FOR YOUR PARTICULAR NEED.

8-9 Transition

2024-25 High School Transition Information

About Us

About Us

What We Do:

ACPS School Counseling Program Mission Statement

Registration