Walton High School Counseling Department
1590 Bill Murdock Road • Marietta, GA 30062
Tel: 770.578.3225 • Fax: 770-578-3227
About Us
The Counseling Department at Walton High School is dedicated to helping our students reach their goals. Through personal support, school wide programs, and assistance, the Counseling Department is committed daily to the young people of our community.
Meet The School Counseling Staff
School counselors are assigned by last names. Counselors encourage students to come in during their lunch period or email their counselors to make an appointment from 8:00 am - 3:45 pm. Parents should email their child's school counselor for an appointment.
Laura Clary
Last names A - Ch
770.578.3225 ext 098
laura.clary@cobbk12.org
Donna Dunham
Last names H - K
770.578.3225 ext 032
donna.dunham@cobbk12.org
"
Upcoming Events
FAFSA Completion Workshop (Virtual)
Monday, October 3
6:30 pm
Marcus Hilliard from the Georgia Student Finance Commission will do a follow-up to financial aid night and do a live virtual FAFSA workshop for interested families.
PSAT/NMSQT
Wednesday, October 12
8:20 am
10th Graders are automatically registered to take the PSAT for free.
9th graders and 11th graders are also encouraged to take the PSAT. The cost is $18, and the registration deadline is Monday, September 12. Register at www.mypaymentsplus.com.
11th graders interested in participating in the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) are required to take the PSAT to qualify.
ASVAB Test (PSAT Day)
Wednesday, October 12
8:20 am
Walton High School will offer an administration of the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) to juniors and seniors. Military personnel will offer a score interpretation session approximately three weeks after the administration.
Click here for more information about the ASVAB.
Click here to register for the ASVAB (deadline is Monday, October 10).
Class of 2027 Introduction to High School Night
Tuesday, October 18
6:30 pm
Walton HS Theater
Administration and the Counseling department will present information to our Dodgen and Dickerson 8th grade families to help them prepare for high school.
Dual Enrollment Information Session
(Virtual)
Thursday, October 20
6:00 pm
Any families interested in having their student participate in dual enrollment in the future must attend one of our Dual Enrollment Information Sessions (student and parent/guardian must attend). Click here to register.
Junior Advisement
Monday, October 24 - Tuesday, November 15
Families will be presented information on preparing for life after high school: post-secondary options, College Admissions Requirements vs. High School Graduation Requirements, NCAA eligibility, ACT/SAT, the Hope Scholarship Program, Financial Aid opportunities, Dual Enrollment, as well as the State Workforce Development Initiatives Families will also see how to explore college options via Naviance. Additionally, families will meet with a School Counselor to complete their 2-year plan.
Dual Enrollment Information Session (Virtual)
Wednesday, November 16
3:00 pm
Any families interested in having their student participate in dual enrollment in the future must attend one of our Dual Enrollment Information Sessions (student and parent/guardian must attend). Click here to register.
Signs of Suicide
Thursday, November 17
The counseling department will present the national curriculum of Signs of Suicide through the Health classes to teach students to ACT.
Sophomore BRIDGE Activity
Thursday, December 1
Friday, December 2
Sophomores will review the graduation and promotion requirements, learn more about Dual Enrollment, and continue exploring college and career planning through this state activity. This will take place in all 10th grade English classes.
Dual Enrollment Information Session
(Virtual)
Tuesday, December 6
6:00 pm
Any families interested in having their student participate in dual enrollment in the future must attend one of our Dual Enrollment Information Sessions (student and parent/guardian must attend). Click here to register.
Final Exams
Tuesday, December 13
8:20 - 9:40 am
1st period exam
Final Exams
Wednesday, December 14
8:20 - 9:40 am
9:55 - 11:10 am
2nd period exam
3rd period exam
Final Exams
Thursday, December 15
8:20 - 9:40 am
9:55 - 11:10 am
4th period exam
5th period exam
Final Exams
Friday, December 16
8:20 - 9:40 am
9:55 - 11:10 am
6th period exam
7th period exam
Follow Us On Social Media
The Walton High School Counseling social media accounts are produced and maintained by the Walton High School Counseling Department. The sole purpose is to provide information to the Walton community about upcoming events. Comments have been disabled/hidden on all social media sites. Contact your school counselor if you have any questions about information made in a social media post.
