Mrs. Kathy Drinkard

703-329-2123

Kindergarten

Second

Fourth

Dr. Elisabeth Riordan

703-329-2120

First

Third

Fifth

Ms. Cindi Bryant

703-329-2190

Summit Coordinator

Alternative Education

Sixth Grade

The elementary school counseling program is designed to support and complement the efforts of the classroom teacher to facilitate learning.

The role of the counselor is varied and includes:

• Counsel individual students
• Conduct small groups
• Consult with teachers, parents, and other professionals
• Teach monthly guidance lessons
• Teach parenting education classes
• Help students and teachers in crisis situations

Students are referred to the counselor by:

• Student request
• Parent request
• Teacher or administrator request

Classroom guidance lessons occur on a regular basis and support the school's Character Education Program. Character traits that will be highlighted this year include:

• Responsibility
• Respect
• Fairness
• Caring
• Trustworthiness
• Citizenship

Small group counseling sessions are offered each semester. Notices to inform parents are sent home prior to group participation. Each group meets for 30 minutes once a week during the school day for approximately six to eight weeks. Group counseling topics include, but are not limited to:

• Study Skills/School Success
• Changing families
• Anger management
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• ADHD
• Assertive training
• Friendship/social skills