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Elementary School Counseling Services K-6
Each
Fairfax County elementary school has an elementary
school counseling and guidance program and has
at least one full-time elementary school counselor.
Schools with higher student enrollments have
additional counselors.
The
following web page links explain the program,
the counselors' qualifications and responsibilities,
and the benefits that students, parents, school-staffs,
and the community receive from this program. |
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Richard
E. Crowley, Coordinator
Ellissia
Price, Elementary Specialist (K-6)
Gatehouse Administration
Center
8115 Gatehouse Road,
Falls Church, VA 22042
571-423-4428
Richard.Crowley@fcps.edu
Ellissia.Price@fcps.edu
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TEN
THINGS A PARENT CAN DO TO ENCOURAGE A SUCCESSFUL
SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
1.
Provide a space for doing homework and specific
time for study.
2.
Participate in PTSA meetings, school activities,
information programs, and Back-To-School-Night.
3.
Maintain communication with your child's teachers
and counselor.
4.
Surround your child with books and reading.
5.
Encourage your child to explore the world outside
the classroom.
6.
Provide a positive example for your child of
the behavior you expect.
7.
Listen to your child's unspoken as well as
spoken words.
8.
Actively maintain communication with your child
so that he/she is comfortable discussing sensitive
issues.
9. Celebrate the successes and recognize that failure is part of the learning
process.
10.
Demonstrate your love for your child by your
acceptance, respect, and commitment.
Publications:
Elementary
Grading and Reporting Handbook for Teachers
K-6
Getting
Ready for High School and Beyond (Secondary Guidance publication)
A
variety of FCPS translated documents are
available in the following languages:
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