Counseling

Welcome to Alcoa Elementary School Counseling. Alcoa Elementary School’s Counseling Program focuses on supporting students in the areas of academic, social-emotional, career and college education. The goal of the program is to empower students with confidence, self-awareness, good relationships, and the social skills to be successful in every area of life.

Alcoa Elementary School Counseling Program works with other school supports to provide preventive K-12 school wide initiatives such as the Red Ribbon Campaign, Anti-Bullying, Child Safety Program, and College and Career Activities. These activities will engage students to promote healthy decisions and personal - emotional growth opportunities.

I look forward to collaborating with you to help your child be successful in all they do at Alcoa Elementary school and beyond. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Services may be requested by students, parents, or staff. You can request a meeting with me. Feel free to email or call for available times.

Mission Statement

Alcoa Elementary School Counseling is: in partnership with our students, families, educators, and community to create a safe and caring learning environment that supports the diversity and social/emotional wellbeing of our students. Our counseling program responds to our students’ needs as they acquire the skills to achieve the academic, social/emotional, and career success necessary to become productive global citizens.

Vision Statement

Alcoa Elementary School is committed to assisting our students in reaching their fullest potential as lifelong learners, responsible and productive citizens in an ever-changing global community.

Content and Activities Covered in Guidance

Large and small group hands-on activities

Videos

Books

Role- playing

Projects

Guest Speakers

Classroom Guidance Topics

August- Intro to Guidance/ Wisdom/Bully Prevention

September- Friendship

October- Integrity / Drug/Alcohol Prevention/Decision-Making

November- Gratitude

December-Generosity

January- Responsibility

February- Kindness

March- Patience

April- Peace/Career Awareness

May- Commitment

Counseling

Small Group Counseling- is provided through referrals from parents, teachers, counselors, or students. Sessions are held during the school day at a time the child’s teacher agrees would be best. Sessions are typically 30 mins. and parental permission is required.

Individual Counseling- is provided through referrals from parents, teachers, counselors, or students. The school counselor works one-on-one with the student to help them work through social/emotional and / or academic struggles that are negatively affecting their academic performance. Sessions are typically 30 mins. and parental permission is required.

To request counseling, please contact me anytime.