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School Counselor

Ms. Jamie Porter

My name is Ms. Jamie Porter and I am currently serving in my sixth year as a School Counselor. I am so excited to be a part of the CCHS Panther family. After completing high school, I decided to continue my studies at Winston Salem State University where I received a Bachelor of Science in Birth-Kindergarten Education with a minor in Administration & Leadership in Early Childhood. After working in the field of education directly after completing my undergraduate studies, I decided to further my education and obtain my Masters of Education in School Counseling from Virginia State University.

 I am very passionate about providing students with the tools needed to be successful in their future endeavors. It is always a pleasure working with students and having the opportunity to make a positive difference in their lives. My primary goal is to encourage, support, and foster positive academic, career, social and personal development. The best part of my job is the relationships that I am able to establish with students and being a part of their support system as they navigate high school and grow into self-sufficient young adults.

 Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to working with you and your child this school year.

College  and Career Adviser

Rachel Davies

Hi, my name is Ms. Rachel Davies, and I am the new College & Career Adviser at CCHS! I graduated in 2019 from the University of Virginia with a double major in Global Development Studies and French. Outside of school, I love listening to music, reading, and doing anything that involves animals.  

If you have questions about college, careers, or life after high school, you can sign up for an appointment to meet with me in the CCHS Guidance Office. My email is rdavies@ccps.net, and my phone number is 804-829-9249 ext. 1135. 

I look forward to meeting you! 

Sign up for the College & Career Advising Remind group:    Text @cchscca to 81010 OR go to https://www.remind.com/join/cchscca.

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School counselors focus their efforts on designing and implementing comprehensive programs that promote academic, career and social/emotional success for all students. School counselors acknowledge they may be the only counseling professional available to students and their families. While implementing a comprehensive program school counselors seek to:

• Adhere to appropriate guidelines regarding confidentiality, the distinction between public and private information and consultation

• Direct students and parents to school and/or community resources for additional assistance through referrals that treat mental health issues (suicidal ideation, violence, abuse and depression)

• Deliver the school counseling core curriculum that proactively enhances awareness of mental health; promotes positive, healthy behaviors; and seeks to remove the stigma associated with mental health issues

• Recognize warning signs: changes in school performance (changes in grades, attendance), mood changes, complaining of illness before school, increased disciplinary problems at school, experiencing problems at home or family situation (stress, trauma, divorce, substance abuse, exposure to poverty conditions domestic violence), communication from teachers about problems at school, and dealing with existing mental health concerns