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All students have
dignity and worth.
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All students have the
potential for academic, emotional, and behavioral growth.
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All students have the
opportunity to be served by the guidance and counseling program.
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Students of diverse
backgrounds, intellectual differences, and special needs are
considered in the planning and implementation of the guidance
and counseling program.
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Guidance program
services will be consistent with the developmental stages of
student learning.
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The guidance and
counseling program will be evaluated and refined according to a
results based evaluation system (RBES).
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Minor school
counselors will participate in ongoing staff development at the
local, district, state, and/or national levels.
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Minor school
counselors will abide by the Code of Ethics of both the Georgia
Professional Standards Commission and the American School
Counseling Association.
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Minor Elementary School
Counselors are dedicated to supporting each student’s search for a
positive self-concept, realistic goals, and a sense of responsibility
for one’s actions and choices. The counselors in partnership with
teachers, administrators, and parents work toward a goal of academic
success for all students.
Counselors conduct classroom
guidance lessons quarterly with each classroom. Topics such
as feelings, school behavior, anger management, friendship skills, study
skills, careers, and personal safety are presented to all students.
These lessons are based on GCPS school board approved competencies.
Counselors also do individual
and group counseling. Topics for group counseling may include the
following: anger management, school behavior, study skills, friendship
skills, self-esteem, family changes, or grief and loss. Students meet
with the counselor once per week for 30 to 40 minutes to do activities,
discuss feelings, and learn new life skills. Small groups usually last
between 6 and 8 weeks and are conducted during the second, third, and
fourth 9-week periods. |
