Communication is a key component to the success and support of students in any school setting.  The Fletcher Academy model of instruction is based on the cooperative efforts of school, family, and community.  The TFA Dean of Students coordinates services and information across each to provide academic, social, emotional and behavioral growth opportunities for each student.

Counseling

Counseling services are the primary focus of the office of Dean of Students.  Students, parents, faculty, and outside agencies and therapists each require coordinated information regarding student services.  Personal counseling, problem-solving, conflict resolution, communication skills, as well as emotional and behavioral challenges, are a few of the issues addressed through counseling.  In all cases, parents are involved and informed of the school's efforts to strengthen the students' support systems.

Academic counseling as it relates to class scheduling at TFA, transitions to and from other schools, and post-high school plans are important functions of the office of the Dean of Students.  Parents and students work with the Dean to continually review and revise educational plans around personal goals.

Testing

The Dean of Students coordinates appropriate standardized testing, including the PSAT, SAT, and ASVAB.  Educational and psychological data is reviewed and disseminated as appropriate per school policy through this office as well.

Administrative

A critical administrative role of the office of the Dean is the coordination of crisis management plans for TFA, including preparation of crisis plans and the education of TFA personnel for those plans. The   Dean of Students serves as the administrative head of the school in the absence of the Headmaster. 

Our Dean

Ruby Bugg, TFA's Dean of Students, is a licensed professional counselor who joined TFA following a   career which included roles in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (Crisis Counselor) and the NC Community College system (Counselor).  In addition, she provided counseling services for children and families from her own private practice, and served as a grant provider of services for children with learning differences for Dartmouth Medical School.  Ruby is also the parent of a TFA alumnus!

Ms. Bugg has a Master's Degree in Counseling and Special Education, is certified by the NC Board for Certified Counselors, and is a National Certified School Counselor. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a state credential for private practice in counseling.