Daniel Boone Counselor
By Kim Gish
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES AT DANIEL BOONE
Parents,
Do you sometimes hear your kids say things like, “Maybe the school guidance counselor can help?” But you are not sure what a guidance counselor is, and how the counselor works with children in school. For some answers to your questions please look at the information below. If you have any questions or concerns please contact your elementary counselor.
Mrs. Kim Gish
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Counselor
456-4311 ext. 5117
GUIDANCE IN THE CLASSROOM:
The school counselor meets with each class every four days for 40 minutes. Counseling Class is on the fine arts rotation with art, music, library, and P.E. The following topics and lessons will be presented during the school year.
AUGUST: -Introduction to school and counseling class -Friendship -The Warrior Way: Responsibility SEPTEMBER: -Feelings -Conflict Resolution -The Warrior Way: Responsibility OCTOBER: -Safety with the Warrenton Police -School Bus Safety Week -Red Ribbon Week October 17-21 -Drug Awareness and Prevention -The Warrior Way: Respect NOVEMBER: -Respect -Responsibility -The Warrior Way: Citizenship DECEMBER: -Manners -Giving, sharing, helping others -Service Learning Project -The Warrior Way: Compassion |
FEBRUARY: |
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATION
Students are welcome to come in and visit the school counselor when they are experiencing a problem. The child may request the counseling or may be referred by parents or teachers. Counseling is a voluntary service--- no child is required to talk with the counselor.
SMALL SUPPORT GROUP SESSIONS
Small groups are formed each semester. We try to determine the needs of the students and design our groups to meet those needs. Groups meet once a week for 6 weeks and are approximately 30 minutes in length. Students must have parent permission to participate in small groups.
Small Support Groups that are offered are:
- Divorce/Separation: Kindergarten and 1st Grade
- Anger Management: Kindergarten and 1st Grade
- Social Skills: Kindergarten and 1st Grade
SOME THINGS AN ELEMENTARY GUIDANCE COUNSELOR DOES:
Helps students-
Understand his/her abilities and limitations
Adjust to a new school
Find answers to his/her concerns
Learn to make good decisions
Develop skills in getting along with others
Achieve more in school
Talks with you about your child’s-
Progress in school
Abilities and limitations
Growth and development
Assists teachers in-
Understanding and meeting individual student needs
Providing classroom guidance in such areas such as self-esteem, decision making,conflict resolution, and character education
Finding special help for students when needed
Planning units on guidance related topics and Character Education
***Consults with parents and teachers in private conferences about their children.
***Coordinates referrals to school and community agencies when school personnel and parents agree this is needed.
