Recent Activity- Our motto: "Counseling Department - supporting the learning environment."
- The mission of the Benton Middle School Counseling Department is to ensure a nuturing and safe learning environment for all students. Our focus is to foster and support academic achievement, career exploration, personal growth and character development by providing a data driven and developmentally appropriate counseling program.
- Mrs. Jamila Stone - 8th Grade Counselor, Director of Counseling
- Ms. Kathryn Hahn - 7th Grade Counselor
- Mrs. Robin Grotheer - 6th Grade Counselor
- Mrs. Marcy Carroll - Office Assistant
Welcome to the Benton School Counseling Department!
HIGH SCHOOL SPECIALTY PROGRAM INFORMATION
Students residing in Prince William County on January 1, 2012 must submit a required application form by February 15, 2012 to be considered for admission. Applications are on-line at each high school, or at http://specialtyprograms.departments.pwcs.edu.
It is HIGHLY recommended that students who are interested in applying to specialty programs attend the individual program meetings.
INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM INFORMATION MEETINGS
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PROGRAM
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SCHOOL
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Date & Time (7:00 pm)
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*Center for Information Technology
*Army JROTC
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Forest Park High School
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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*Center for Environmental
& Natural Sciences
*Air Force JROTC
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Freedom High School
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
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International Baccalaureate Program
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Gar-Field High School**
Stonewall Jackson High School**
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
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*Center for International
Studies & Languages
*Television Production
*Air Force JROTC
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Hylton High School
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
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*Biotechnology Center
*Navy JROTC
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Osbourn Park High School
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
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Cambridge Programme
Cambridge Programme
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Brentsville District High School**
Potomac High School**
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
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*Center for Fine &
Performing Arts
*Army JROTC
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Woodbridge High School
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Deadline for application: Tuesday, January 17, 2012
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Advanced Placement Scholars
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Patriot High School
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Monday, January 9, 2012
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ALL students interested in specialty programs MUST complete and submit applications by the deadline. Applications are also required for students residing within the high school boundary.
If a transfer student withdraws or is dismissed from a specialty program, the student must return to his/her school base. Students accepted by specialty programs will be notified in the spring and will then complete a schedule for the program they are accepted into.
**Students who would attend Forest Park or Hylton High Schools are eligible to attend the Potomac, Woodbridge, & Gar-Field program. Students who would attend Brentsville or Osbourn Park High Schools are eligible to attend the Brenstsville, Stonewall Jackson, or Patriot programs.
Announcements Credit-Bearing Course Grade RemovalRequests to have a high school credit-bearing course grade removed from a student's transcript must be submitted in writing to the high school principal and should include the reason for request. Requests may not be submitted prior to the completion of the course. Specific information on how to complete this request is contained in the following notice which may be accessed by clicking on this link.
Student Registration or WithdrawalPlease open or download the "Student Registration, Withdrawal Instructions" and "Immunizations For Enrollment" files from our Files list. Most of the necessary forms for registration are contained in the Registration Forms folder. Middle School Counseling Services, Parental NotificationThe Middle School Counseling Services document provides a description of school based counseling services to parents. The document may be accessed for viewing or download by clicking on the link above.
DisclaimerAll group links and files on this page are for informational use only and do not reflect an endorsement by Benton Middle School or its staff.
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