School Counseling Program Mission Statement
The Counseling department at James Ryder Randall Elementary School provides a comprehensive school counseling program, focusing on academic, personal/social and career development within a safe, supportive, caring and nurturing environment so that all children achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.
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Program Goal Statements
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To help students understand themselves as learners and encourage them to develop skills that will enable them to reach their academic potential.
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To assist student to be aware of one’s beliefs and interests and to develop a positive self-image.
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To provide students with the opportunities to assess personal interests and aptitudes in relation to career interests.
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WHEN SHOULD I CONTACT A SCHOOL COUNSELOR?
PERSONAL/SOCIAL
- When a student indicates that they are worried about being bullied
- When a student verbalizes that they are depressed or show signs of depression
- When a student has experienced thoughts about suicide and/or hurting others
- When a student is dealing with a lot of internal family problems (situations like divorce, separations, and death).
- When a student appears to be dealing with identity issues
- When a student demonstrates being stressed and anxious frequently
- When a student is involved with drugs and alcohol
- When a student is talking about dropping out of school
- When a student has intense fears of violence and terrorism
- When a student is unsure about dealing with transition beyond high school
- When a student expresses low self esteem
- When a student is experiencing a change in academic performance.
- When a student has difficulty with a relationship with students, adults and persons of authority
ACADEMICS
- When a student is not performing on grade level
- When a student is having difficulty with a particular academic domain
- When a student appears to be having severe learning problems
- When a student is acting out inappropriately
- When a student has a high number of absenteeism from class
- When a student appears unable to stay on task
- When a student does not complete assignments
- When a student needs a schedule change
- When a student is having difficulty with one or more teachers
- When a student has questions regarding graduation requirements
- When a student has questions regarding SAT/ACT and PSAT tests
- When a student has questions regarding Advanced Placement courses
- When a student athlete has questions regarding NCAA Clearinghouse
CAREER AWARENESS
- When a student wants additional information about a career
- When a student is undecided regarding future job/career
- When a student wants to participate in a job shadowing experience
- When a student needs an Personal Education Plan
- When a student desires to participate in Early Admissions
- When a student needs information regarding Concurrent Enrollment
- When a student wants to participate in Release Time
- When a student is selecting courses for upcoming school year
- When a student is looking for the College Preparation Checklist
- When a student desires to attend the Annual College and Career Fairs at Prince George'sCommunity College
