Silver Lake School Counseling
Hello!
My name is Ariel Davis, and I am the school counselor at Silver Lake Elementary. This is my 12th year in education and my 4th year as a school counselor! I plan to use this website as a house for information and resources for our families. Please never hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. You can also fill out the counseling form if you would like for me to meet with your child. I am so excited for this school year and getting to work with the amazing students at Silver Lake!
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ALL students are capable of reaching their highest potential!
As the school counselor of Silver Lake Elementary, it is my goal to empower students to be their best selves so that they can be a bright light. Through guidance and support of students' social and emotional well-being, they will realize their inner strength and develop resiliency to effectively and courageously overcome any obstacle they face in their personal and academic life.
GCISD Counseling Mission Statement
GCISD counselors build relationships, foster positive differences, and encourage students to strive for success.
What do GCISD Counselors believe?
The hallmark of the GCISD counseling program is effective communication.
Confidentiality and other professional and ethical behaviors are imperative in creating a trusting environment.
In order to encourage and support the development and education of each individual, a personal connection is essential.
Each individual is valuable and important.
Every individual has the ability and the right to learn and succeed.
Continuing education to maintain best practices is fundamental.
Counselors have a vital role within the GCISD community.
Role of the School Counselor
School Guidance Curriculum
Academic support, including organizational, study and test-taking skills
Goal setting and decision-making
Career awareness, exploration and planning
Education on understanding self and others, peer relationships, coping strategies and effective social skills
Communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution
Substance abuse education
Multicultural/diversity awareness
Individual Student Planning
Academic planning
Goal setting/decision- making
Education on understanding of self, including strengths and weaknesses
Transition plans
Responsive Services
Individual and small-group counseling
Individual/family/school crisis intervention (school counselors do not provide ongoing individual counseling)
Conflict resolution
Consultation/collaboration
Referrals
System Support
Professional development
Consultation, collaboration and teaming
Program management and operation