Elementary School Counseling
Ms. McGarry
(soon-to-be Mrs. Greene!)
Why School Counselors and not Guidance Counselors?
School counselors are highly trained and support students in many ways in addition to guiding them to college
The role itself has evolved from a focus on post-graduation planning and administrative support to today’s focus on embracing a comprehensive approach to optimize student outcomes in much more than just college planning
Focus areas include emotional support, family intervention, social development, academic guidance, and career planning
School counselors are now a strong, collaborative member of an educational team
More information can be found here!
What does our elementary school counselor do?
Academic and/or learning support
Bullying prevention
Career education & planning
Classroom guidance
I introduce students to the concept of college and career readiness as well as social-emotional learning
To request a classroom guidance lesson, please complete the following Google form
Conflict resolution
Consultation with staff or parents
Plan for student needs and provide resources and education
Crisis intervention
Crisis prevention and safety planning
Group work
Small groups can include study skills, grief support, career exploration, friendship skills, and much more
Home visits
Individual sessions
Short-term work to meet social, emotional, and behavioral goals
Referral assistance for services
Mental health counseling, case management, and crisis support
Your mental health matters! We can't pour from an empty cup
RAK_25_ways_to_be_kind.pdfClassroom Guidance Topics
Kindergarten - Bullying vs Bothering
1st Grade - Bullying
2nd Grade- I-Messages
3rd Grade- Medication Safety
4th Grade- Mindful Melt
5th Grade- Paws in Jobland
What does our social worker do?
Our school social worker provides support in the following areas:
Attendance
Behavior intervention support
Consultation with staff or parents
Plan for student needs and provide resources and education
Crisis intervention
Crisis prevention and safety planning
Group work
Small groups can include study skills, grief support, career exploration, friendship skills, and much more
Home visits
Individual sessions
Short-term work to meet social, emotional, and behavioral goals
McKinney-Vento liaison (homelessness)
Referral assistance for services
Mental health counseling, case management, and crisis support
Section 504 coordination
The purpose of Section 504 is to provide students with a qualifying mental or physical disability equal access to his or her educational environment, materials, or program. Accommodations are related to how the disability (or suspected disability) is currently impacting the student at school.
What is a school social worker.pdfContact Us
Hannah McGarry
Elementary School Counselor
Middle School Cross Country Assistant Coach
Email: Hannahmcgarry@fallslakeacademy.com
Phone: (919) 964-9003 Ext. 105
Counselor request slips.pptx