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