Information for Parents
Carthage R-9 Elementary Counselors are devoted to helping students learn to be successful in school and life. We specialize in a variety of supports including developmentally appropriate individual and small group counseling. We provide specialized classroom lessons on topics such as coping skills, career exploration, social/emotional skills, and behavioral difficulties that interfere with educational or personal growth. We specialize in providing support in times of crisis or intense emotions. Supporting parents and guardians is also part of the services we provide. Please feel welcome to reach out to your child’s Counselor if you would like assistance or information. We hope you also find the parenting tips and resources listed below helpful and useful to your family.
2019-Joplin-Area-Resource-Guide1.pdfCommunity Resources
Families looking for assistance with medical, financial, mental health, and other needs can use this document to locate helpful resources. Inclusion on this list does not guarantee that all services will be available, nor does it constitute an endorsement by Carthage R9 School District. Click the arrow in the top right corner of the image to enlarge the document.
Help Children Regulate
One of the hardest things to do when working with children is getting them to calm down when they are upset. A mistake that adults typically make is trying to reason with the child first. Many times this leads to escalated emotions for both the child and the adult. Only after helping the child regulate their emotions and listening to understand them can we begin to reason with the child in a productive way. Check out our Calm Corner for ways to help students regulate their emotions.