Counseling Department
 

The counseling department has four key purposes: Responsive Services, Guidance, Individual Planning, and System Support. The services we provide are explained below.

counselors
upcoming events
Guidance Topics
Responsive Services

We offer individual and group counseling to students with specific needs.  Children can be referred to the counselor by a friend, teacher, parent, administrator or themselves. 

Lleanna Rodriguez' classes: Pre-Kinder,Kinder,Second, Fourth and Fifth

Nancy Nye's classes: First and Third

resources
developmental assets
goal setting
Guidance
community resources
The guidance program is a developmental program, which focuses on various skills such as: responsible behavior, communication skills, decision-making, problem-solving skills, etc. We will teach our students about goal setting and the six pillars of strong character. Each month will have a thematic focus.
Substance Abuse Info
pillars of character
Individual Planning
We will work one on one with students to set goals, develop action plans and review progress throughout the year. These goals may be academic, social, emotional, or physical. The process of setting and reviewing goals will be based on the goal setting process taught during guidance classes and within the regular classroom.
System Support
Additionally, we consult with parents, teachers, and administrators in regard to any concerns about your child.  The State of Texas has mandated the No Child Left Behind - Student Success Initiative. All third grade students must pass the TAKS reading test to be promoted to the fourth grade. Parents of students at risk of not meeting the criteria for promotion will be actively involved in Grade Placement Committees. This year we will also be offering our "Love and Logic" parenting groups and Counselor - Parent Coffees for anyone interested in attending. If we all work together we can help all of our children be successful.

  Last Updated 8/16/08
 

Credits to:
Teddy Bear, Hand Background, E-mail. [Online Graphics] Available http://www.countryclipartcom/,
December 3, 2001.
Report card & Children. [Online Graphic] Available http://wwwkidsdomain.com/icon/index.html, December 3, 2001.

Lyrics and melody for Choice Count song: Character Counts Organization http://www.charactercounts.org
 


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