Crystal Freeman – Lead Counselor, At Risk Coordinator and Homeless Liaison:  [email protected] 

Gwendolyn Jones – 6th Grade Counselor and GT Coordinator:  [email protected]

Tyra Gary – 7th Grade Counselor and 504 Coordinator:  [email protected]

Jo Ann Lopez – 8th Grade Counselor and LPAC Coordinator:   [email protected]

 

 

Our Role

•  Guidance: Including how to defuse bullying, advocating for students with special needs, and supporting families in crisis
•  Small Group Counseling
•  Individual Counseling: Issues that a school counselor might address with students include 
            •  peer relations
            •  school performance 
            •  anxiety 
            •  family change 
            •  grief 
            •  self-esteem issues 
            •  anger management 
            •  conflict resolution 
            •  new students 
            •  middle school transition 
            •  create schedules
            •  academic performance
  

   Individual counseling is a service offered to all students.  
   Students may be referred for counseling by a parent, a teacher, or themselves.  
   Counseling can be ongoing or short-term based on the problem/situation. 

Helpful Links for Parents, Teachers, and Students

Bullying: 
     http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss/se/bullyfaq.asp?print=yes

     http://www.relationalaggression.com/   

Kids Health: 
     http://kidshealth.org/kid/

Social Skills for Middle School: 
     http://www.cccoe.net/social/skillslist.htm