West Point Elementary School

Counselor's Corner

Guidance Curriculum

Responsive Services

Individual Planning

System Support

Counseling Resources

Welcome!

The West Point Elementary Counseling Program  promotes the development of personal/social, academic, and career skills to enhance the lives of our students, now and in the future.

Dear Parents,

I look forward to working with your child this year.  I have many exciting activities planned.  As the school counselor, it is my responsibility to help promote your child's success in school and in life.

Please feel free to call me or come by if you have any questions or concerns during the year.  I look forward to meeting you!

Sincerely,

Ginger Powell

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Guidance Curriculum

Monthly classroom guidance---we conduct large-group activities based on state and local guidelines.  Cover topics include:

• Drug Awareness

• Career Awareness

• Self-esteem

• Friendship

• Decision-Making

• Goal Setting

• Safety

• Conflict Resolution

Red Ribbon Week:  We coordinate activities to promote drug awareness and to teach refusal skills for state-wide Red Ribbon Week.

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Responsive Services

Individual Counseling--provide counseling to students as needed.

Small Group Counseling--initiate and facilitate small groups on issues such as divorce, grief, and anger management.

Transitional Services--assist fifth graders in making the transition to middle school and administer kindergarten screening test for pre-registration.

New Student Orientation--meet and provide assistance to new students.

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Individual Planning

Permanent Records--maintain test data.

Testing--serves as Building Test Coordinator for SAT 10 and the Direct Assessment of Writing, interprets test data for parents and students.

Building Based Student Support Team--assist BBSST in referral process and student placement.

Special Education Services--Meet with multi-disciplinary Determination Committee twice monthly, coordinate special education referrals.

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System Support

Community Resource Liaison--maintain and provide a list of community resources for parents and students.

Program Administration--maintain and evaluate the school counseling program to ensure its effectiveness.

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Counseling Resources

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