What does a School Counselor Do?

  As the school counselor, I support the students, staff and community of Savannah in these ways:

● Developing social and emotional skills

● Checking in about emotions, challenges, or concerns

● Aid with coping strategies and managing stress

● Building friendship and conflict-resolution skills

● Participating in short-term individual or group sessions on school-related topics* 

*Parents/guardians will be notified and asked for additional consent if group counseling is recommended.

Is our school counselor a therapist? 

No. The school-based supports I provide are not therapy and do not include psychological diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment. If such services are needed, information about appropriate community resources will be made available.

As your school counselor, I am committed to supporting your child’s academic success and overall well-being. As part of the comprehensive school counseling and support services program, which aligns with the Texas Education Code (TEC §33.005), the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs, and SB 12 (2025), it is now required for a parent or guardian permission for students to receive the same counseling and social services support we've always provided. 

Without your partnership and consent, I cannot provide the social/emotional support your child may need during a stressful, or frustrating day. If you have not had a chance to sign the parental consent form, click here 

If you have questions or would like to meet with me,  please don’t hesitate to reach out. My email is jrunion@dentonisd.org  or there is more information on the SES Counselor's website 

 Thank you for allowing me to partner with you to support your child’s academic and emotional success! 

Here is what Ms. Jarosz is doing with her grant money:

Based on student-led research for an HMH Project conducted in class, a group of my students discovered that a significant amount of food waste is generated daily from our school cafeteria—waste that currently ends up in landfills. In the United States, school cafeterias waste an estimated 530,000 tons of food each year. This translates to about 39 pounds of food waste and 19.4 cartons of milk waste per student annually. This waste is valued at approximately $1.7 billion. I wanted the opportunity to enable 3 - 5th grade students to be innovative in reducing our carbon footprint. This finding has inspired me to create a student-led club focused on sustainability, where we can compost cafeteria scraps, collect rainwater, and use both to support a school wildflower garden. My goal is to repurpose our waste into valuable resources, reduce landfill contributions, and minimize our school’s carbon footprint while educating peers about environmental responsibility.