Ms. Ward-Jackson 678-676-4616 Mr. Young 678-676-4617What is the role of a school counselor?
Our job at Stone Mill is to make sure that all of our students are being academically, socially and emotionally successful at our school. We work with students, teachers and parents to facilitate a positive school experience and identify struggling learners. School Counseling services are delivered in four specific ways:
- School Guidance Curriculum - designing, structuring, and delivering classroom lessons designed to achieve specific competencies in all grades PK-5 (personal/social, academic, career)and driven by the needs of the school population
- Individual Student Planning - assisting students with goal formation/planning (behavioral, academic, etc.)
- Responsive Services - meeting immediate student needs (counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, referral, peer mediation, information-providing)
- System Support - school-wide program planning and implementation. As well as consulting with other professionals, coordination of various supports for students and families.
Tips for a Successful Year
- Help your child set (and reach) realistic, measurable short-term goals.
- Require your child to clean and organize his/her backpack one day per week.
- Communicate with teachers about child’s progress and any concerns you may have.
- Create a designated homework area for your child.
- Make a plan to recognize your child’s academic accomplishments.
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