Private School Guidance and Support Services Lakeview Academy, Gainesville, GA

List of 12 items.

Advisory Program

Every student is assigned one advisor for all three years of Middle School and one Upper School advisor for grades 9-12.
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The advisor monitors the student’s academic progress, assists with curricular and extracurricular choices, and communicates with parents about information and concerns affecting the student.
College Counseling

A systematic program of college counseling is coordinated in the Upper School.
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Information sessions, small group discussions, and workshops for the students and parents are provided to help in the formulation of college plans. A college trip is also planned for the junior class. For more information, contact Kelsey Marcero at 770-532-4383, ext. 250 or visit the College Counseling page.
Classroom Tutoring

All teachers make reasonable efforts to schedule tutorials after school or during the day for students who are having academic difficulty or need extra support.
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Students may schedule one-on-one tutoring appointments with teachers before or after school. There is no additional charge for this service. For more information – contact your homeroom teacher.
Extended Learning (After School Care)

Lakeview students in grades PreK 3 through 5th may enroll for a small fee in Extended Learning, our after-school program.
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The program operates Monday through Friday, from 2:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. An electronic registration and fee charged to your student account are required for this service. Hourly costs for this service are set on an annual basis.

Lakeview’s Extended Learning Program is led by a coordinator and operated by qualified staff. The variety of daily activities planned for children participating in the program include games and outdoor play, arts and crafts, hands-on activities, rest and snack time, and a structured homework time for Lower School students.
Homework Lab

Homework Labs for Middle and Upper School students meet the needs of students who benefit from a structured, after-school study setting.
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It is a distraction free environment, supervised by a faculty member, in which to complete homework. Homework Lab is available from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. There is no fee for this service.
Learning Support

Time management, study skills using classroom assignments, learning strategies, and preparation for assessments are some of the objectives of learning support.
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Services provided by the learning support teachers in each division will reflect the curricular requirements in that division. There is a session fee and it is billed through the business office.
Open Communication with Teachers and Administrators

Every teacher and administrator welcomes communication with parents and students.
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Although classes will not be interrupted except in cases of emergency, each teacher can be reached by email or voicemail during the day. To reach faculty and administration, email firstname.lastname@lakeviewacademy.org. For a list of telephone numbers, refer to the Contacts webpage.
Reading Support

The Lower School has several teachers who are trained in the Wilson Reading Program and in the Orton Gillingham Approach.
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For an additional fee, these teachers are available for specific language and reading tutoring beyond the regular school day when referred by another teacher or the Learning Support department.
School Counselors

The school counselors at Lakeview will provide a school counseling program through the guidelines of the ASCA (American School Counselor Association) national model which delivers a preventative and proactive approach through addressing the academic, career, and personal/social needs of students. The school counselors offer both direct and indirect services which include: individual counseling, small group counseling, crisis intervention, agency referrals, consultations, peer facilitation, core curriculum, and crisis interventions.
Speech and Language Services

A certified Speech and Language Pathologist partners with the Lower School to work with students who have speech and language needs. She is available for contract work during the school day and beyond. For more information, contact the Lower School Office.
Study Hall

All Middle and Upper School students have a study hall built into their schedule, enabling students to work on homework assignments.
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In Middle School, a conduct and effort grade are reported for study hall periods.
Summer For-Credit Courses

In order to move ahead with academic curriculum, Lakeview offers a variety of “for-credit” classes to students during an accelerated period in the summer months.
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Classes are usually taught for 4-5 weeks for several hours each day. The cost for these courses is billed through the Business Office. For more information, contact the Upper School Office at 770-532-4383, prompt #5 and then prompt #1.

College Counselor

Meet our Support Team

List of 12 members.

Abby Brewer

School Counselor, Grades 8-12

North Georgia Collge - Bachelor
State of Georgia - Licensed Professional Counselor
Georgia Southern University - Ed.S.
Georgia Southern University - M. ED.
Liz Moore

School Counselor, Grades PreK3-7

Liberty University - EdD
Piedmont College - EdS
Brenau University - MAT
College of Charleston - BS
Kelsey Marcero

College Counselor

770-531-2641

Clemson University - MEd
Clemson University - BA
Teresa Hughes

Learning Support Coordinator

University of North Georgia - EdS
University of North Georgia - MA
University of Georgia - BS
Ashley Collins

University of North Georgia - BS
University of Alabama - BS
Wyoma Newman

University of Georgia - EdS
North Georgia College & State University - MA
Armstrong State University - BA
John Rothwell

Learning Support, US

University of Arkansas - JD
Ouachita Baptist University - BA
Ouachita Baptist University - BA
Lacey Crumley

University of North Georgia - BS
Kathy Kersh

Learning Support, MS

Piedmont University - MEd
University of Georgia - BS Ed
Susan Duggan

Learning Support, LS

Orton Gillingham - Trained
Lenoir-Rhyne University - BA
Kelly Fields

Learning Support, LS

North Georgia College and State University - Ed.S.
Georgia State University - M.Ed.
Brenau University - B.A.
Dawn Barry

Dowling College - BS