Elementary School Counseling

Mrs. Jennifer L. Patterson, elementary school counselor, is available to assist students with their personal, social, and academic development. While serving students at the four elementary schools, I strive to provide a developmental guidance program focusing on the three standards of the American School Counselor’s Association:

 Academic Standards

·        Developing an interest in learning

·        Understanding personal responsibility

·        Developing study skills

Career Standards

·        Developing a positive attitude toward work and learning

·        Gaining awareness of different careers

Personal and Social Standards

·        Identifying and communicating different types of feelings

·        Respecting individual differences

·        Making and keeping friends

·        Cooperating in groups

·        Resolving conflicts

·        Saying no to drugs and alcohol

·        Learning about personal safety

·        Building self-concept