Martin Luther King, Jr High School

Counseling

Our counselor Sharlese Jones joined the King Family in the 2018-2019 school year, and we are very lucky to have her. Sharlese brings a wealth of experience from her time in academic and private settings. Please email her using the link above if you have any questions about King High. 


A few of Sharlese's roles at King include coordination of:

• New student intake meetings and orientation 
• Academic and personal counseling, including anxiety/stress management
• Personal coaching and support 
• Field trips to local colleges and trade programs
• Advanced Education Program (concurrent enrollment in community college)
• Concurrent enrollment in Adult Education for accelerated credit recovery opportunities
• Daily attendance check-ins
• Referrals to outside services for mental health therapy, help with addiction/substance use, and other community resources. 
• Connection with Care Solace providers