DCH Guidance Department

757-558-5300

Guidance Links

The Chesapeake School Board affirms that parents are the student’s first teachers and that the public schools should serve to strengthen family and parental support. Pursuant to the Standards of Quality, guidance and counseling services will be made available to all students enrolled in Chesapeake Public Schools in academics, career choices and personal/social situations.

Parents may review materials to be used in guidance and counseling programs at their child’s school by making a request tot he principal or their child’s guidance counselor. The principal or guidance counselor will schedule and appointment for the parent to review the materials. Parental consent is required for structured individual or small group multi-session counseling of the personal/social domain. Parental permission is not required for short duration personal/social counseling which is needed to maintain order, discipline, or a productive work environment, or to assist a child in crisis. Parents are encouraged to contact the school principal or guidance counselor regarding the guidance and counseling program. You can contact the Deep Creek High Guidance Department at 558-5300.

Guidance Director: Ms. Becki Trant

Guidance Department Faculty and Responsibilities
Counselor	Duties
All Counselors	Counsel Students Enroll and Schedule New Students Schedule Changes Check Senior Credits Against Schedules Assist with Testing Process College Applications and Transcripts Record Review and Maintenance Track SOL Scores CPS Referrals DRS Referrals Parent / Student Conferences Assist Students with Developing an Academic Career Plan Weekly Progress Reports to Parents (When Requested)
Ms. Becki Trant Guidance Director	Assist with the Administration of the Master Schedule Develop Scheduling Book and Publications Coordinate Scheduling Fairs Compile Data on the Borderline Honor Graduates Coordinate Scheduling Process School Testing Coordinator Coordinate Crisis Intervention Team Synergy Site Manager Track Graduation Cohort Coordinate Credit Recovery Program
Ms. Michael Fitch Counselor for last names A – E	Counselor for last names A – E “Student 2 Student” for Military Connected Students Chair Person ASPIRE Program Chairperson Summer Residential Governor’s School Program Coordinator Crisis Team Co-Chair More than SADD Program Co-Chair Assist with Standardized Testing Synergy Assistant
Ms. Ayesha Hughes Counselor for last names F – J Transition Counselor for Last Names A-Z	Counselors for last names F-J Governor’s School Coordinator PSAT Co-Chair ESTAT Coordinator Graduation Coordinator Hugh O’Brien Summer Program Coordinator Synergy Assistant
Ms. Lorri Owens Counselor for Last Names K – R	Counselor for Last Names K – R PSAT Chairperson Foreign Exchange Program Coordinator ASVAB Testing Coordinator “Student2Student” for Military Connected Students Co-Chair AP Test Coordinator Career Fair Coordinator Synergy Assistant
Mr. Scott Reppert Counselor for last names S – Z Student Assistance Counselor for Last Names A-Z	Counselor for Last Names S – Z Homebound Coordinator Scholarship Chairperson Crisis Intervention Coordinator Threat Assessment Team Member Dual Enrollment & Teacher’s for Tomorrow Coordinator More than SADD Co-Chair After Prom Party Coordinator Academic Career Plan Coordinator Synergy Assistant
Ms. Kathi Hite Science & Medicine Academy Students Counselor for Last Names A-Z English Language Learners Counselor for Last Names A – Z	SMA Program Counselor English Language Learners (ELL) Counselor Gifted and Talented Program Liaison College Visit Coordinator Parchment Coordinator Foreign Language Biliteracy Seal Coordinator Final Transcripts Coordinator Summer School Registration Coordinator SOL Testing Coordinator Assistant Synergy Assistant
Ms. Karin Williams Vocational Counselor CCST Counselor for Last Names A-Z	Career Counselor Chesapeake Career Center Coordinator Truancy Coordinator GED/ISAEP Program Coordinator Workplace Readiness Coordinator Virginia Wizard Coordinator Employment Programs Coordinator
Ms. Lisa Cuccurullo Guidance Secretary	General Clerical Duties Student Residency Verification Records Manager Point of Contact for Transcripts Enrollment / Withdrawal Manager
Mr. Gabriel Hall	ACCESS Advisor (Monday through Friday)
Mr. Carter Youmanns	TCC Career Coach (Tuesday)

Chesapeake Public Schools Enrollment Information

Chesapeake Public Schools’ Enrollment Webpage

DCH Enrollment Letter 2018 – 2019

Enrollment Brochure

Phone Number for Student Enrollment: 757-558-5300

Guidance Fax Number: 757-558-5346

To enroll a student in Deep Creek High School, please obtain an enrollment pack from Ms. Cuccurullo at the front desk in the Guidance Office.

Only a parent or legal guardian may enroll the student. If the student is a foster child, the foster parent must provide the correct legal documentation placing the child(ren) with them. They must provide proof of residency at the time of enrollment.

Please bring child when you come to register at the school. He/She will be choosing their classes.

The following items are required to enroll a student in Deep Creek High School:

Birth Certificate or equivalent (Required)
Custody orders signed by a judge (if applicable)
Foster Care Papers (if applicable)
Verification of residence (must be presented before coming to the school to register)
Student Discipline Report (Required)
Final 8th Grade report card (for rising 9th graders)
SOL Scores (for in-state Virginia Transfer Students)
Immunization record (Required)
Withdraw / Transfer form from last school attended with current grades (required)
504 Plan (if applicable)
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for students receiving Special Education Services

*If you cannot provide the required proof of residency, Please contact the Office
of Student Services (547-0545) prior to enrolling.

NOTE: A social worker shall accompany a child in foster care for the purpose of initial enrollment in Chesapeake Public Schools. The foster parent is encouraged to accompany the social worker to enroll the student.

*** You must contact Student Enrollment if the Following Applies to You: ***

You just purchased a home (no utility bill)
You just leased a home / apartment (no utility bill)
You are living with a Chesapeake Resident
Your utility bills are included in your rent
You are 18 years of age and emancipated
You are living in a hotel / motel
There is a custody situation
Military Power of Attorney
Requesting a zone waiver
Requesting Senior Privilege
Homeless / McKinney Vebti
Foster Students

Phone Number for Student Enrollment: 757-558-5300

Guidance Fax Number: 757-558-5346