CHS Counseling Department
Counseling Services
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The school counselors are dedicated to providing support to students who are facing difficult situations. The nature of the counseling provided by the Cassville school counselors is brief, solutions focused counseling. Our goal is to help students problem solve and find solutions that can help them overcome similar situations in the future. In some instances, other counseling approaches may be necessary and referrals may be made.
Possible student issues seen in individual counseling may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Academic concerns
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Post-secondary decision making
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Grief and loss
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Relationships
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Stress
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Family issues
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Abuse and/or neglect
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Self-harm
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Suicide
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Crisis Intervention
The school counseling team provides and facilitates services for individual, school, and district crises such as suicidal ideation, student death, accidents, natural disasters, and violence. The counseling department is also available to support students and families facing personal crises such as homelessness, abuse/neglect, loss, and other circumstances.
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School counselors recognize their primary obligation for confidentiality is to the student but balance that obligation with an understanding of the family or guardians’ legal and inherent rights to be the guiding voice in their children’s lives (ASCA Code of Ethics).
The role of the school counselor in regards to confidentiality is:
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To support the students right to privacy and protect confidential information received from students, the family, guardian and staff members
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To explain the meaning and limits of confidentiality to students in developmentally appropriate terms
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To provide appropriate disclosure and informed consent regarding the counseling relationship and confidentiality
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To inform students and the family of the limits to confidentiality when: Student poses a danger to self or others, Court ordered disclosure, Consultation with other professionals in support of the student i.e. colleagues, supervisors, treatment teams, and other support personnel
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To assert their belief that information shared by students is “confidential” and should not be revealed without the student’s consent
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To adhere to all laws protecting student records, health information, and special services (i.e., HIPAA, FERPA, IDEA)
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A student's confidentiality is important to the school counselors at Cassville.
In our counseling offices we adhere to "what is said here, stays here" with the following exceptions:
1. The student is in danger or being harmed
2. The student is harming themselves
3. Someone else is in danger or being harmed
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Clark Center Referral Process
The Cassville School District has the privilege to host a Clark Center Therapist on campus during the school year. If you believe your student would benefit from receiving therapy services, please contact your student's school counselor. A consent form must be signed by the parent/guardian and provided to the school counselor before the referral process to see the therapist can be initiated.
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Community Resources
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault:
The Purple Flower: 479-981-1676, thepurpleflower
Children's Center: 417-354-8657, childrens-center
NWA Center for Sexual Assault: 479-347-2304, nwasexualassault.org
Food & Housing:
OACAC: 417-847-2140,
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Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
The Purple Flower: 479-981-1676, thepurpleflower.org
Children's Center: 417-354-8657, childrens-center.org
NWA Center for Sexual Assault: 479-347-2304, nwasexualassault.org
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Food & Housing
OACAC: 417-847-2140, oacac-caa.org
Cassville Pantry: 417-846-7871, cassvillepantry.com
Alliance of Churches of Shell Knob Food Pantry: 417-858-6707
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Counseling Services
Clark Community Mental Health Center: 417-476-1000, clarkmentalhealth.com
Alliance Counseling Associates: Karah Young, MSW, LCSW 417-880-7310 | Lealoni Avers, CPS 417-342-3030 | Julie Deines, MSW, CRADC 417-319-1339.
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Substance Abuse
Alternatives Inc. Counseling: 417-883-7227, missourialternatives.com
Celebrate Recovery: 417-847-2965, celebraterecovery.com
Vantage Point of NWA: 866-570-0823, vantagepointnwa.com
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Hotlines
Clark Center: 1-800-801-4405
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
Child Abuse & Neglect: 1-800-392-3738
School Violence Hotline: 1-866-748-7047
Adult Abuse & Neglect: 1-800-392-0210
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Family Services
Cassville Parents as Teachers: 417-846-5106, cassville.k12.mo.us
Barry County Family Support Division: 417-671-6030, mydss.mo.gov
Individual Planning
Counselors will meet with students to discuss academic goals and future career plans. This involves both one-on-one sessions and classroom visits. Counselors will work with students to create an academic plan for high school that fits their future life goals.
Topics of discussion may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Career awareness and exploration
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Goal setting
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Job shadowing
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Skills and values assessments
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Decision-making processes
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Course selections and scheduling
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College entrance exams
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Post-secondary transition management
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Cassville High School students must pass the required courses to earn 25 credits to graduate. In addition, all students are required to complete the following exams:
Missouri Constitution Test (must pass)
US Constitution Test (must pass)
Civics Education Assessment (must pass)
CPR Certification
Algebra I EOC
Biology EOC
English II EOC
Government EOC
The chart below outlines the credits required to graduate from Cassville High School as well as the credits required for Summa Cum Laude Honors (in addition to a 3.9 GPA).
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Transcripts
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Education verification form
The Transcript Release form (LINK) must be printed, signed, and sent (fax, mail, or hand delivered) to the appropriate contact person listed below. Please remember that a handwritten signature is needed before the document can be delivered.
Please email education verification transcript request forms to Jamie Porter
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Former CHS students may request an unofficial copy or an official copy of their transcripts. LINK TO FORM
Please note: If you are over 18 years of age, you must request your own transcript. Parents, spouses, etc., may not request your transcript due to privacy issues. If you are under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian’s signature is required (see the Counseling Office).
Unofficial vs. Official
An unofficial copy of your transcript may be acceptable for certain situations. However, an official copy (with raised seal) of a transcript must be mailed directly from school to school. Colleges and universities typically require an official copy of a transcript.
Programs and Opportunities
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The A+ Scholarship Program is a merit-based scholarship that provides scholarship funds to eligible graduates of A+ designated high schools who attend participating public community colleges or vocational/technical schools, or certain private two-year vocational/technical schools.
ELIGIBILITY
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Students must be a United States citizen.
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Attend a designated A+ school for three consecutive years.
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Maintain a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4-point scale.
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Maintain a high school attendance record of 95%.
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Tutor or mentor other students for 50 hours (unpaid).
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Have achieved a score of proficient or advanced on the Algebra 1 EOC (or establish eligibility by achieving a combined ACT math score and high school GPA).
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Maintain a record of good citizenship.
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Avoid the unlawful use of alcohol and drugs.
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Enroll and attend on a full-time basis, a Missouri public community college or technical school, maintaining a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
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Attempt to secure all available federal financial assistance funds by filing a FAFSA form.
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Student must be a full-time student (attend 7 hours a day)
Students may pick up an A+ Program agreement form from the high school counseling office. For more information, see Mrs. McCrackin (jmccrackin@cassville.k12.mo.us)
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Bright Futures, established at Cassville Schools in 2011, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to bringing community members together to focus on the success of children. Each school within the Cassville School District has a Bright Futures room which houses essentials that students may need to succeed.
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Clothing
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Shoes
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Personal Hygiene Items
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School Supplies
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Nonperishable Food Items
In addition, The Bright Futures Backpack Program provides nonperishable food items to children in the district who may need food assistance over the weekend.
To make a donation to the Cassville Bright Futures program, please contact Mindi Artherton at 417-846-1273 or by email martherton@cassville.k12.mo.us
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The Scott Regional Technology Center serves 14 sending schools and their communities with a wide variety of programs and opportunities. Scott Tech fields an outstanding array of professionals in their respective fields who are fully committed to students finding their path into postsecondary education or a career.
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Upward Bound programs are federally-funded programs designed to provide educational access and assistance to income-eligible, first-generation, and/or disabled students. The Crowder College Upward Bound Programs provide 300 high school participants in 10 counties in southwest Missouri with an opportunity to complete a course of college preparatory study, which equips them for success in post-secondary education.
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This contest is open to any high school sophomore or junior who attends a high school in the Barry Electric Cooperative service area. The focus is to show students more about electric cooperatives, teach leadership skills, and experience Missouri state government. The program includes nationally known speakers and a day at the state Capitol.
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This contest is open to any high school junior who attends a high school in the Barry Electric Cooperative service area. Students attend a premier youth leadership conference in Washington D.C. sponsored by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Highlights of the conference include breakout sessions on youth leadership, discussions on community issues and solutions, and motivational speeches by today’s recognized leaders.
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Young men who have successfully completed their junior year at a Missouri high school and have at least one semester of high school remaining after the close of the Missouri Boys State session are eligible to apply. Young men exhibiting the qualities of leadership, character, scholarship, and citizenship will be considered for Missouri Boys State. Students excelling in Civics, Government, American History, and Political Science courses will be best suited for the curriculum offered at Missouri Boys State. However, potential leaders can come from all areas of study.
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ALA MGS citizens are young women who attend high school in Missouri. All citizens have just completed their junior year and have at least one semester of high school remaining. Candidates are evaluated for participation based on their leadership abilities, interest in government, service to others, and academics. Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary are especially encouraged to apply for the opportunity to attend ALA MGS.
