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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions:
This section contains answers to common questions of students
and parents.
Counselors are only for emergency
crisis situations, right?
Wrong! Your counselor is an everyday part of your elementary life,
here to help you handle the normal challenges you face in school
and at home.
How can I let my counselor
know that I need to talk with her?
It's easy!
- You can fill out a referral slip from
the counselor poster in your classroom and drop the note off
in your counselor's mailbox or...
- You can tell your teacher, who will
let your counselor know, or...
- You can write and drop off your own
note to your counselor
When can I talk with my counselor?
Before picking you up from class, your counselor will check with
your teacher to find the best time for a meeting. If you are dealing
with an emergency, please let your counselor or teacher know;
your counselor will meet with you ASAP!
How can I be a part of a counseling
group?
A student can be referred for a counseling group by:
- Parents
- Teachers
- Administrators
- Counselors
- Themselves ~ that's right! If you are
interested in particpating in a small group, let your counselor
know!
Once referred, the student will need to
have a group permission slip signed by a parent or guardian.
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Resources*
Sesame Workshop ~ Sesame Street Parents
Parenting advice, articles, & ideas!
http://www.sesameworkshop.org/parents/
American School Counselor Association
http://www.schoolcounselor.org/
The Parent Channel
http://www.familyeducation.com/
Greater Herndon Community Coalition
website
http://www.fcps.edu/HerndonHS/Coalition/homepage.html
*This
web site contains links to one or more web pages that are outside
the FCPS network. FCPS does not control the content or relevancy
of these pages.
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Small
Groups
If you are interested in learning more
about the groups offered, please contact your counselor.
Small counseling groups are facilitated
by Ms. Alston-Harrison and Ms. Tory Walker throughout the school
year. Students can be recommended for a group by their parents,
teacher, and/or administrators.
Just the facts, ma'am...
- Group counseling sessions for children
often focus on building self-esteem, study skills, friendships,
and addressing family changes.
- Small groups generally consist of five
to eight students of similar age and developmental stage.
- Groups meet once a week, for six to
eight sessions of 45 minutes. Your child's counselor will collaborate
with the classroom teacher to find a group meeting time that
works best with the student's academic schedule.
- In order to participate in a small group,
the student will need to return the signed parent permission
form.
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What
is counseling?
"Magic"
by Shel Silverstein
Sandra's seen a leprechaun
Eddie touched a troll,
Laurie danced with witches once,
Charlie found some goblin's gold.
Donald heard a mermaid sing,
Susy spied an elf,
But all the magic I have known
I've had to make myself.
Elementary school is one of the first steps
on a long journey--a new and winding path full of challenges,
surprises, and hopefully a little magic. As your school counselors,
we are trained to help the children discover their own special
magic, their own strengths.
Our counseling program is developmental
and preventive. A visit to the counselor does not spell doom!
As the students mature, they naturally face social, emotional
and academic tasks to be achieved. It is our professional responsibility
to support the children as they navigate the normal, developmental
joys and frustrations that go hand in hand with growing up. We
wish to equip each child with a set of skills to ease this transition,
encouraging them to be life-long learners.
Indeed, it is our school-wide mission to
promote and enhance student learning and development. We urge
you to involve yourself in the counseling program. When we join
forces, the students stand the best chance of academic and personal
achievement--a chance at creating some magic for themselves.
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Who
Am I?
Aldrin Elementary has an outstanding counselor:
- Ms. Alston-Harrison - She is the full-time
counselor; she is available Monday through Friday. You can contact
Ms. Alston-Harrison at 904-3838.
- Ms. Tory Walker - She is the part-time
counselor.
Please feel free to call the counselor
with any question, concern, or
comment. We look forward to hearing from you!
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