school counseling program

Classroom Guidance

The Kline Whitis Comprehensive School Counseling Program aligns with the Texas Model, a guide from the Texas Education Agency

alongside the Texas School Counselors Association.  25-26 KWE Guidance Lessons are a combination of Texas Education Code- Character Education from Sec. 29.906.  CHARACTER TRAITS AND PERSONAL SKILLS INSTRUCTION 

Developmental classroom guidance lessons are an opportunity to provide information and support to the entire student body. The goal of

classroom guidance is to provide developmentally appropriate lessons in grades K-5. Lessons are designed based on curriculum 

standards focusing on students’ academic, personal/social and career development. 

Classroom lessons include topics such as:

Responsibility: self-control, accountability, perseverance, diligence

Trustworthiness: loyalty, Integrity, reliability, punctuality 

Caring: kindness, empathy, charity, patience, compassion, generosity 

Citizenship: cooperation, honesty, respect

Small Group Counseling

Small Group Counseling is available for students by teacher referral. Group topics include (but are not limited to):

• Anxiety Reduction

• Anger Management

• Friendship

• Family Changes

• Social Skills

• Grief

Per new legislation - SB12 - Small group counseling sessions requires a consent form signed by the parent/guardian. Your child will not participate in small group counseling sessions without contact from the counselor and a signed consent form. 

Individual Counseling

Individual students can benefit from short term, one on one counseling to learn skills to cope with challenges they might find in any aspect of their life that impacts the academic setting. Individual counseling sessions available based on student need. Referral forms are linked below. 

Per new legislation - SB12 - Individual counseling requires a consent form signed by the parent/guardian. Your child will not participate in individual counseling without contact from the counselor and a signed consent form. 

Further information regarding the Notice of School Counseling Services will be communicated soon related to consent options by Lampasas ISD. If you have any questions, please contact me at warrenm@lisdtx.org.

Friday Announcements

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We like to share silly jokes on Friday announcements because laughter acts as a natural stress reliever. When you laugh, it triggers the release of endorphins, the body's feel-good chemicals, which can help reduce stress and promote relaxation. This physiological response can lower levels of stress hormones, leading to a calmer state of mind.  

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