Buckman Arts Focus Elementary
School Counseling Program
Be You, Be Together!
School Counseling Program's Mission:
School Counseling Program's Mission:
Teach skills and attitudes and nurture relationships that create a welcoming and supportive school community where all students, families, and staff want to come every day.
ROARS
ROARS
Respect
Ownership
Attitude
Responsibility
Safety
Buckman's Mission Statement
Buckman's Mission Statement
Provide education through a rigorous arts-integrated curriculum designed to engage, excite and empower students. Buckman Elementary School is committed to fostering an inclusive, creative, inquisitive and respectful community of learners.
Your school counselor can support you with:
Your school counselor can support you with:
ACADEMIC
study skills – test-taking tips – organization – setting goals – time management – discovering learning style – creating successful learning habits – critical thinking skillsPERSONAL/SOCIAL
fostering a positive attitude – adapting a growth mindset – identifying strengths – problem-solving skills – coping skills – handling peer pressure – healthy expression of feelings – managing stress – self identityCAREER/COLLEGE
sharing career information – exploring career paths - developing a strong work ethic – learning about colleges/career – creating personal career goals – mapping a pathway for your future* Please note that the school counselor does not provide “therapy”. The counseling that takes place in school is brief and solution-focused. Referrals for outside counseling services are available for additional support.
CONTACT
CONTACT
Jess Firestone (she/her)
Jess Firestone (she/her)
Buckman School Counselor
jfirest1@pps.net
503-916-6233 (Office)
971-231-9259 (Google Voice- call or text)
