Principal, Mr. Trey Martin
Assistant Principal, Dr. Renay Dixon
Ms. Jan Vittum, Counselor
Guidance and Counseling Program
The school counselor provides leadership
in the local school through the implementation
of a developmental and preventive program
designed to further social, emotional, and
intellectual development in students
WHAT IS AN ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL COUNSELOR?
A certified, specially
trained professional
* A special friend who
supports children
* A school person who
provides help and guidance
to teachers, parents,
students, and administrators
* A liaison with outside agencies.
WHAT DOES AN ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL COUNSELOR DO?
Implements a
developmental guidance
and counseling program *Meets with
children individually for crisis
intervention and short-term counseling
* Meets with children in small groups
for sessions lasting 6-8 weeks
* Conducts classroom guidance
activities * Utilizes referral
services and community resources
*Conducts parent and teacher
conferences *Helps identify
individual student needs * Conducts
parent education groups *Helps
children overcome problems which
interfere with the learning process
*Helps children adapt to school
and prepare for middle school
* Coordinates testing programs.
FOR WHAT MAY A CHILD SEE A
SCHOOL COUNSELOR?
Academic or social
concerns
* A loss of a family member,
pet or friend
* Decision making and
problem-solving skills
* Sharing stories of success
* Improvement and aid in the
development of positive self-esteem
* Support in making a
successful adjustment to
change in the family
* Encouragement
* Increasing social skills
WHAT ARE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A
GEORGIA SCHOOL COUNSELOR?
*Master's degree or higher in
School Counseling
* Three years teaching or
counseling experience
* Valid state certification.
HOW DOES A CHILD SEE
A COUNSELOR?
*Self referral
* Parent referral
* Teacher/administrator referral
* Special services referral
Counseling is a
voluntary and confidential service
WHERE WILL YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER
SEE THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR?
*In the counselor's office
* In the classroom
* In the hall
* On the playground
* In the cafeteria
HOW DOES A COUNSELOR KEEP ABREAST OF
CURRENT TRENDS IN GUIDANCE COUNSELING?
*In-service training sessions
* Professional organization activities
* Continuing education
* Regular county level elementary
counselors' meetings
* Workshops
Your Counselors are: Jan Vittum and Katie Dewey
Children Learn What They Live
If a child lives with
criticism,
He learns to condemn
If a child lives with hostility,
He learns to fight
If a child lives with ridicule,
He learns to be shy
If a child lives with shames,
He learns to feel guilty
If a child lives with encouragement,
He learns confidence
If a child lives with praise,
He learns to appreciate
If a child lives with fairness,
He learns justice
If a child lives with security,
He learns to have faith
If a child lives with approval,
He learns to like himself
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,
He learns to find love in the World
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discriminate on
the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in
any employment practice, educational program or any other program,
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Last revised: October 18, 2004