GES
2019
Mrs. Jessica Johnigan
Counselor
Welcome to the Guin Elementary Counselor's Page
"Working with Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day!"
Elementary counseling attempts to help all children!
Guin Elementary Counseling Services Overview
Student Services Include:
* Help students work out personal and school related issues
* Help students work through academic difficulties and learn study skills
* Help students with friendship
* Teach students about feelings and self-esteem
* Help new students adjust to school
* Teach decision making skills
*Help students plan for school and careers
*Help students deal with peer pressure and bullying
*Help students understand testing information
Parent/Guardian Services Include:
* Work with parents/guardians to explore ways to help their child be successful
* Help recommend referral resources
* Supply reference materials and information to help parents/guardians understand their child's unique needs
* Collaborate to help with teacher parent communication
* Educate parents/guardians about academic testing and explain testing scores
Teacher/Staff Services Include:
* Address and help resolve student behavior concerns
* Work to develop and implement counseling guidance themes
and small group themes that address various issues
* Discuss and collaborate with teachers to accommodate
the special needs of students
* Work with staff concerning school testing
Counseling support can enhance your child's school experience. I hope students, parents/guardians, and teachers will utilize counseling services. Please feel free to come and see me! I look forward to working with you this year!
Sincerely,
Jessica Johnigan