Counseling and Student Support Services
Counselors provide both individual and group counseling services to students, as well as crisis intervention. They provide support to parents regarding ways to better understand their child's developmental and academic needs and techniques to assist their child's educational progress. They work closely with teachers in consulting on students' behavioral and personal adjustment needs. In addition, counselors also work on student records issues, Student Support Teams, and college application information.
Guidance Staff
- Barbara Palm Brooks, Guidance Counselor
- 6th grade,"Pirates" Team & "Jaguars" Team
- 7th grade
- Barbara Russell, Guidance Counselor
- 8th grade counselor
- 6th grade "Leopards" Team
Angela Holoman, Guidance Technician
School Social Worker
Social workers are shared across multiple schools. They serve as liaisons between schools and families, serve on Student Support Teams, and work with other Student Support staff to provide intervention services. Social workers also play an important role with students who have attendance problems by helping parents be more accountable for their children's' school attendance.
Susan Connor, Social Worker
School Psychologist
Each school has an approximate allotment of one-third of a psychologist position. Psychologists provide diagnostic assessments for students suspected of having a disability; the evaluations address the academic and behavioral-emotional functioning of students. They collaborate closely with Student Support Teams, other school staff and parents on interventions targeting academic, behavioral, and social-emotional problems. In the aftermath of crises, psychologists take the lead in providing crisis intervention services at the affected schools . They also provide prevention services by consulting with teachers in development of strategies for students at risk for learning and behavior problems.
Dr. Elaine Vinson, School Psychologist
Many of our local colleges have career-focused summer programs for our students. Please go to the following website for more information: http://www.wcpss.net/school_to_career/summer_camp/