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counseling program at College Grove is available to help
students, parents, and teachers to develop positive
learning experiences. The program consists of a
variety of services and activities including
individual and group counseling, parent and teacher
consultation, classroom guidance, information
services, referral assistance to other programs and
in the community, and student testing.
Character Under Construction
Williamson County has adopted this program in order
to promote behaviors that demonstrate good
character. A new behavior is introduced monthly.
For more information on this program please visit
the
Character Under Construction
website.
The Role of the
Elementary School Counselor
Elementary School Counselors are Needed...
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as children are
developing basic patterns of behavior and attitudes
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while prevention
of difficulties is possible |
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before
developmental or situational concerns cause deeper problems |
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when a child needs
an adult to listen.
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Have
You Heard a Child Say...
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"Nobody likes me." |
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"I don't have any friends." |
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"When I take tests I get scared." |
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"I can't learn that." |
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"My stomach hurts." |
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"Why do I have to go to school."
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The
Elementary School Counselor is Trying to
Accomplish...
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helping children to cope with emotional crisis |
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facilitating better peer relationships |
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encouraging students to recognize and make the best
use of their abilities |
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helping children overcome learning difficulties |
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assisting parents and teachers in helping children |
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helping students understand academic, personal,
social, and career goals |
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addressing minor problems before they become major
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Who
Seeks Help from the Counselor?
(*fictional name have been used)
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Students
-- "I'm new here and I can't seem to make any
friends."
-- "I don't seem to be getting along with students in
the classroom."
-- "I'm worried about my school work and I
wonder if I'll pass."
-- "I don't have a problem...I just wanted to say hi."
-- "I just have to talk to someone who won't laugh at
me."
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Teachers & Administrators
-- "John* just can't sit still in the classroom."
-- "Sue* is absent a lot."
-- "Patrick* is new to the school and needs some
special attention."
-- "Amanda's* behavior has really deteriorated over
the last couple of weeks."
-- "I'd like some suggestions to help challenge my
students."
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Parents
-- "Sarah* doesn't want to go to school in the
mornings."
-- "Alan* doesn't have any friends and spends a lot of
time by himself."
-- "Jean* scores high on achievement tests but her
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Elementary School Counselors Help By...
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working with children individually and in groups to
promote growth in:
-- positive attitudes towards self, family, and
community
-- academic skills
-- career awareness
-- motivation for success in school
-- decision making skills involving exploration of
alternatives and realization of consequences
-- cooperation between the home and school
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consulting with parents and teachers about their
children
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conducting discussion groups with parents on topics
of common interest and concern
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coordinating referrals to school and community
agencies
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