School Counselor

Jon Costales

 What is my counselor's job?
  • Works with students, parents, and teachers/administrators
  • Counsels students individually, in small group, and in large classroom guidance settings
  • Helps to identify the needs of children
  • Encourages better students relationships
  • Promotes positive attitudes and good choices
  • Coordinates referrals to outside agencies
  • Provides preventive and developmental guidance

    •  How can I see my counselor?
    • Students may refer themselves by asking a teacher
  • Parents may refer their child
  • Teachers/administrators may refer students
  • Counseling is a voluntary and confidential service!

    •  Mentor Program

    Activities Mentors do with Mentees

    Have lunch/picnic
    Work on academic weaknesses as instructed by the teacher
    Converse and be a friend
    Share talents
    Write a letter
    Color, draw, or paint
    Play cards, tic-tac-toe, hangman, or table games
    Complete puzzles, word searches, or mazes
    Read books, magazines, newspapers etc.
    Arts and crafts
    For additional information on becoming a mentor or having your child mentored, please contact Donna Chandler (770)479-3978. 

     

     SST

    Student Support Team is a team of teachers and support staff that work together to help students who struggle in academic or behavioral areas. Our goal with every child is to help them learn and thrive in the classroom with as little disruption to their schedule as possible. When interventions are necessary we try to help the child strengthen weaknesses in the least restrictive environment. Data is collect to ensure that interventions are helping or to help guide future interventions. If the student continues to need more help, at that point the SST would meet to assist in coming up with new strategies. Parents/guardians are members of the SST and encouraged to attend these meetings. Once a child has been referred to the SST an invitation will always be sent to the parents/guardians. If you have any questions about this process call R. M. Moore and speak to Jon Costales, SST chair for R M Moore at (770) 479-3978.