Counseling Program Highlights

Counseling Program Highlights

Guidance Lessons - we use a curriculum called PurposeFULL People by Character Strong (www.characterstrong.com)

Small Group Counseling - counseling groups based on specific needs (ex: "Changing Families", "Grief Support", "Easing Anxiety", etc).

Individual Counseling - short-term counseling for school-related problems or for problems that are affecting school performance.

Crisis Response Services 

YES - Youth Equipped to Succeed presentations

TCHATT - "Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine" - virtual therapy sessions with a licensed social worker with parental consent

HOPE Squad - a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program. Members are 4th & 5th grade students nominated by their classmates as trustworthy peers and trained by advisors. Learn more at www.hopesquad.com

House System - promoting positive behavior and developing good character

Food 4 Kids - weekend food bags for eligible students

Bullying Prevention & Intervention - annual staff training, classroom guidance for students, & individual counseling when necessary

Safety Week - drug prevention, vehicle & bus safety, fire safety, personal safety, etc.

Hope Week - fostering connection, community, and hope

"Career Cafe" - guest speakers discuss their careers and the education/training that is required for their field

Counselor's Google Form - utilized by students to request a visit with the counselor

Connection with Outside Counseling & Community Services

GT Testing & Identification