Counseling Services Overview

  • Mission

    To provide a structured program of services for all scholars, parents, and the school community, and to assist scholars in the acquisition of skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to become college-ready and lifelong learners, productive workers, and responsible citizens upon graduation from high school.

Funding College - Scholarships

  • Get 2 College (ESF) -  

    MS Scholarships -

    Gates Millennium Scholars -  

    Horatio Alger -

    High Five -

    SACAC's Dream -

    MeritAid -

    National Co-OP -

    Million In Scholarships & Grants -

    Fast Web -  

    Scholarship Search - 

    Financial Aid: Best Schools - 

    Additional scholarship opportunities are posted in the Student Information center, located in the Counselor Department, and the Jackson Public School website under the Parents & Student tab for Student Scholarship resources.  Scholarships for students enrolling as college freshmen can also be found on college/university websites also.

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Meet the Counselors

  • Ebonie Butler-Cheeks

    Butler-Cheeks is the lead counselor. She is a graduate of the Holmes County Public School District and Delta State University.  She has an Educational Specialist in School Counseling degree from Jackson State University.  Her philosophy on education is "Every child is a success story."

    Alexis Jenkins

     Mrs Jenkins is the 10th-grade / junior school counselor and so excited to be part of the Patriots family. She has heard wonderful things about the school as well as the community and feels extremely lucky to be part of them both. 

    She is originally from Hattiesburg, MS, but considers herself a native of Jackson since having lived here about 20 years.  In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and anything that involves the outdoors. 

    Mrs Jenkins is looking forward to working with the Forest Hill family. 

     

    Monica Dickerson

    Monica Dickerson is the current 12th grade school counselor at Forest Hill High school.  She is originally from Tampa, FL and graduated from Mississippi State University with a Master’s degree in School Counseling. 

    Being a school counselor is more than a career, it's her passion.  "There is no greater feeling than helping a student achieve their goals, seeing them become successful, and knowing I was a part of that." 

    She is always grateful to serve the students and families of this community. 

    Shonda Henderson 

    Henderson is the 11th-grade l counselor, a proven classroom teacher, a mentor, and an advocate for scholars.  She is a graduate of Humphrey County School District and Mississippi Valley State University.  She has an Education Specialist Degree in School Counseling from Mississippi College.

     

    Aundria Chandler 

    Chandler is the 9th grade counselor.

     

     

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Last Modified on August 31, 2024