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Counseling Department

Our Mission is to assist all students in the process of personal, academic and career development so that they may reach
their full potential as productive citizens in a changing society.

A comprehensive school counseling program is predicated on the belief that all students are unique and dynamic
individuals, capable of becoming responsive and productive adults. Our program is proactive and preventative in nature
and is committed to meeting the needs of all students using age appropriate programs and lessons delivered
systematically by professional school counselors. Implementation of all counseling programs is supported and enhanced
through the use of two web-based systems, Genesis and Naviance. Genesis is a Learning Community Management
System that focuses on gradebook and classroom/content management. Naviance is a planning and advising system
that helps manage the advising process; communicate with parents, students, and staff; and analyze data.

Mrs. N. Kerber Director of Counseling
Mrs. P. Israel Last Name A - G
Mrs. H. Lewis Last Name H - P
Ms. A. Braxton Last Name Q - Z

Grading

The course grade is part of a uniform grading system which must be employed by all teachers. This grade represents a
composite statement reflecting various features of student performance such as, test and quiz scores, homework
assignments, class work, book reports, term papers or other research projects, class projects and activities.

A student and his/her parent/guardian have the right, at all times, to know what grades their child(ren) has earned and
upon what basis the grade was derived. Due process involving the student, parent/guardian, teacher(s) and other
appropriate school personnel will be observed in solving a disagreement on a course grade(s). Grades will be reported in
a numeric format to facilitate computation of class rank and college applications. The following scale will be used in
determining student achievement and progress in each course:

NEW for 18/19!!
A = 90 – 100
B = 80 – 89
C = 70 – 79
D = 65 – 69
F = 64 and Below

The lowest grade in the first three marking periods is a grade of 55. A grade lower than 55 may be given in the fourth
marking period, with the exception of health classes, where a student may receive a grade lower than 55 during any of the
four marking periods.

Honor Roll

Outstanding academic achievement at Overbrook is recognized at two levels: The ​“Principal’s” Honor Roll​ requires “A’s”
in all subjects taken. The “​Regular” Honor Roll​ requires at least 2 “A’s” and the remaining grades as “B’s” in all subjects.
The Honor Rolls are posted at the end of each of the marking periods.
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