Counselors’
Corner
Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year at Oak Hill Elementary School!
We are very excited about working with all of the Oak Hill students!
Dot Bennett is returning as our full-time counselor and will be
working with kindergarten, first, second, and third grade. Christy
Ryder and Kimberly Sharp are back as part-time school counselors.
Christy will have an intern, Lacey Roome, from George Mason University
until December and will be working with fifth grade AAC and sixth
grade on Wednesdays, Fridays, and alternating Mondays. Kimberly
will be working with fourth grade and fifth grade general education
on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and alternating Mondays.
What are school counselors?
School counselors are helpers in the school who work with students,
parents, administrators, and teachers. We address all students’
academic, personal/social, and career needs through a comprehensive
school counseling program. School counselors have at least a master’s
degree in school counseling and have been specially trained to
address the developmental needs of all students.
What do school counselors do?
School counselors talk with individual students, meet with students
in small groups, teach classroom guidance lessons, hold lunch
bunches, and work as a team with teachers, parents and administrators.
We also coordinate the Oakie Pal Mentoring Program, 504 Plans,
Peer Mediation, and outreach programs.
How can my child meet with the counselor?
Children can request an initial visit with the counselor by using
the available forms outside of the counselor’s office. Parents,
teachers, and administrators can also refer students. Parents
are invited to call and/or make an appointment to see us. We are
happy to discuss resources and services that may help children
and families.
Here are some reasons a student might want to come and talk to
the school counselor:
“Some kids in my class and I had a problem at recess. Can
you help us work it out?”
“I would like to get better grades on my report card and
I am not sure where to start.”
“I am getting bullied at the bus stop. Can you help me?”
Here are some reasons a parent might refer their child to the
school counselor:
"My child doesn't want to go to school in the morning."
"My daughter is having trouble staying organized at home
and at school."
"I am about to get remarried and my child has been having
difficulty adjusting to the change."
Here are some reasons teachers or administrators might refer a
child to the school counselor:
"A student in my class is absent a lot."
"A particular student is new to our school and it might be
helpful for him to have lunch with you and some new friends."
"I've noticed my student seems distracted and anxious lately."
"One of my students is consistently turning in homework late
or not at all and I am concerned about her study skills."
How can I contact the counselor?
Dot Bennett
703-467-3519 and DABennett1@fcps.edu
Christy Ryder
703-467-3575 and CLRyder@fcps.edu
Kimberly Sharp
703-467-3575 and KASharp@fcps.edu
We are looking forward to a great year! Please visit our Blackboard
course for more information about the school counseling program.
Sincerely,
Dot Bennett, Christy Ryder, and Kimberly Sharp
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