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Martin Luther King, Jr. High School

Dekalb County Schools

Counseling Department

Welcome to the KING Counseling Department Webpage
The goals of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. High School counseling department are to prepare students for the world of work, provide career guidance and post-secondary information, conduct individual and group counseling, facilitate classroom guidance sessions, and serve the needs of the students, parents, staff, and the community.

 KING School Counseling Department Contact Information 
Office Hours of Operation Monday and Friday 8:00am -3:20pm 

When can parents and students meet with their child's counselor? In order to serve you best, it is highly recommended that you schedule an appointment with the assigned counselor. Please contact your counselor to schedule an appointment.

Schedule Change Form & Information available HERE

School Counseling Department Personnel 
Need to make an appointment with your counselor? Select the Lion Scheduler underneath your counselor for a slot. 



K. Grimsley, Counselor
Caseload (9th Grade C/O 2028)
M. Williams, Counselor
Caseload A-G (10-12)
L. Whaley, Counselor
Caseload O-Z

A. Scott, Head Counselor 
Caseload H-N (10th -11th)
R. Heard, Counselor
Caseload 3DE, IB, H-N (12th)


Ms. Jackson - Counseling Secretary
[email protected]
EXT: 678-874-5432
Ms. Jones - Data Clerk
[email protected]
EXT: 678-874-5457
Ms. Carson - Registrar
[email protected]
EXT: 678-874-5406