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Welcome to Riverdale!
Welcome to Riverdale!
New students, we are here to help you as you get to know your new school! Please come visit a school counselor today to learn more about Riverdale!
Riverdale K-8 School
School Counseling Department
1745 Miller Farms Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
901.756.2300 (phone)
901.752.7939 (fax)
Books & DVD's are available for check out in the Counselor’s Resource library- contact us for more info. We have books and videos on ADD/ADHD; parenting ideas; dealing with grief; anxiety, getting along with others, divorce, and a wide variety of other topics! Click here to find our more about the 1, 2, 3 Magic program, which we have available in our lending library! We can also go into your child's class to share books & lessons specific to your child's disability, food allergy, etc. to help his/her classmates help your child to be more successful!
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT F.A.Q.'S:
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT F.A.Q.'S:
Q. CAN I TALK TO ANY COUNSELOR?
A. Yes! The counselors are assigned to grade levels due to classroom lesson schedules. However, any counselor is available to talk with you or your child at any time. You and your child may talk to whomever you feel most comfortable.
Q. WHO CAN I CALL WHEN MY CHILD IS HAVING TROUBLE AT HOME OR SCHOOL?
A. Any school counselor at Riverdale is always eager to help. Phone or email is a great line of communication- check out our e-mail links above!
Q. WHAT DOES THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR DO?
A. The school counselors go into each class for lessons every other week to discuss social skills, organizational skills, character building, career awareness, academic support, friend issues, and a variety of other topics that are tailored to each grade level.
We also provide individual and group counseling, participate in some parent/school conferences, and provide any additional support to the students, teachers, and parents.
The counselors also develop a variety of programs that enhance the students' educational experience, such as mentoring programs like the ambassadors program, and by bringing special programs to the student body.
Q. SHOULD I CALL MY CHILD’S COUNSELOR TO KEEP THEM INFORMED?
A. Please do, the students are our main focus and we want them to feel happy and safe at home and school. It is important for the counselors to be informed in order to provide an effective learning environment for your child.
Q. HOW CAN MY CHILD CONTACT THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR?
A. Your student can write a note and have the teacher put it in the counselor’s box or ask his/ her teacher for permission to come to the counseling office.
Riverdale School Counseling Curriculum Map
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