OUR MISSION
The Counseling Department exists to positively impact every Germantown High School student as he or she progresses through high school. 

The counseling team consists of four grade level counselors, a College and Career counselor, an International Baccalaureate counselor, a Registrar, and a Secretary. Counselors are here to address both the academic and social/emotional needs of our students. Our doors are always open to assist students with academic intervention, schedule inquiries, personal/social concerns, transcript/records requests, college and career placement assistance, or just whenever you need someone to listen. Please refer to the “Meet the Counseling Staff” tab to determine your assigned grade level counselor. 


During the regular school year, the Counseling Department is open Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00p.m. We are located in V building. Summer hours may vary; please call the office before visiting campus during the break. To meet with a counselor or request an appointment, students may either call the Counseling Office, email their assigned counselor, or stop by the Counseling Office. To call the Counseling Office, please call (901) 416-0955 x. Please note that all off-campus visitors must sign in at M building before proceeding to our offices.

Course Selection for the 2021-22 school year has begun! Click below for information, instructions, and grade level links!

Course Selection for the 2021-22 School Year

Frequently Asked Questions


How do I request a transcript?
  • All transcript requests must go through SCS at this time. Click HERE to request a transcripts.

I need help with PowerSchool including having my UN/PW reset. What do I do?
  • Click HERE for instructions to troubleshoot PowerSchool!
Who do I contact for help with my PowerSchool login credentials?
  • Students, using your SCS email account, you should email Mrs. Tutor in C office or Mrs. Pecor in M office. Parents can also request their information via email. 

Where do I find out about re-entry plans?
  • Click HERE for the SCS re-entry information.

What's going on with the ACT?
  • Click HERE for information from ACT. 

Where can I get some help with my device or my Teams calendar?
  • Click HERE for tech support information.
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Social/Emotional Support

GHS School Counselors and School Social Workers Orientation

Click here to learn more about the role of your school counselors and school social workers. 

Having a hard time? Need to talk to someone? Worried about your student?

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A REFERRAL FORM FOR COUNSELING

Referrals can be submitted by a student, parent/guardian, teacher, coach, etc!

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Need After School Tutoring?

Check out the Homework Hotline!
  • Free to Tennessee students in grades K-12
  • Teachers are available from 4-8pm Monday - Thursday
  • Check out the Homework Hotline website or
  • Call 901-416-1234

Announcements

Letters of Recommendation
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  • Requests for letters of recommendation must be made a minimum of TWO WEEKS in advance. 
  • Please click on the Recommendation Letter Request Form and fill it out in as much detail as you can. The better your answers, the better your letter will be!
  • An up-to-date resume is also required for a letter of recommendation. Resume help is available online, or you can use a template on a word processing program such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs.

TN Governor's School 2021 

Looking for ACT PREP?
Click HERE!

Interventions Available for Struggling Students at GHS

GHS offers a variety of interventions for students who are struggling academically. Here is a list of current opportunities:

Tutoring – For after school tutoring information, parents should contact your student’s individual teacher. Tutoring will be scheduled and provided by the teacher. Although, many teachers provide tutoring services, please contact your child’s teacher to confirm before making plans for tutoring.
 
Intervention - A built in period between 3rd and 4th periods is available for intervention. Teachers communicate directly with students regarding the need to attend intervention in their classrooms. 
 
Grade Results for Credit Recovery:

Students enrolled in Grade Results have failed previous coursework and are in a computer lab every day for one period to work on recovery. They MUST work every day, or they will be removed from the class.
    • Grade Results students take a pre-test that determines how many units the student must master in order to earn a passing grade.
    • The better students perform on the pre-test, the fewer units they must complete. Students are encouraged to take their time on the pre-tests.
    • Students must maintain a notebook and notes on each unit. They can complete units at home or at school, but they must take notes for every unit.
    • After completing a unit, students take a post-test. This MUST be done AT SCHOOL! Tests cannot be completed at home. Students must earn a 70% (minimum) on each post test in order to move forward.
    • The recovery grade will NOT replace the previous seated grade, but it will appear on the transcript as a repeated course that has been passed for credit.
    • Grade Results CANNOT be used for new credit.
    • If your student is enrolled in a course through Grade Results, he/she can access the website at home to work on units. Contact Dr. Willingham for username/login information.
 
Project Graduation – This program provides courses in the evening 
  • Courses can be taken for new credit or to make up failed credits. Each course meets 2 evenings per week for 2 hours.
  • Students can be enrolled in 4 courses per quarter and can earn up to 4 credits in one semester.
  • This program targets students who need new or repeat credits in order to “catch up” on graduation requirements.
  • Additional Information coming soon