Counselor's Corner
Center for Knowledge & Center for Knowledge North
Richland School District Two
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Hello, Leopard Families!
Hello, Leopard Families!
Welcome to my counseling website! As your school counselor, my goal is to support the success of all students. I work with students to assist them with academic, social/emotional, personal, and career needs and concerns. In addition to working directly with students, I partner with parents/guardians and teachers to help remove barriers to learning and development.
Meeting with the Counselor:
Students can come by anytime to fill out a "Let's Talk" slip or drop in if I am available. Parents and guardians, please feel free to call or email if you have any questions, concerns, or if you would like to set up a time to meet to discuss your student.
I look forward to working with all of our students and their families!
-Mrs. Casey Minkel
Email: cminkel@richland2.org
Phone:
803-691-4895 ext. 34863 (CFKN)
803-699-2966 ext.78537 (CFK)
Locations (subject to change):
Mondays, Wednesday, & Friday AM: CFKN
Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Friday PM: CFK
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What Do School Counselors Do?
A general way to explain my role is I am here to HELP! Here are some services offered by the counseling program:
Classroom lessons
Small-group counseling
Short-term, individual counseling
Provide parent and family resources
Academic tracking
School-wide Events (Red Ribbon Week, Career Week)
Collaborate with IEP, 504, and RTI Teams
Available for parent/teacher conferences
Crisis Response Team
Referrals to our school social worker and long term outside counseling
Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administration
Topics I work on with students:
Making and keeping friends
Identifying and managing feelings
Making good choices
Conflict resolution
Career exploration
Healthy friendships
Communication skills
Staying organized
The link below is ASCA's (American School Counselor Association) explanation of the elementary School Counselor's role:
https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/1691fcb1-2dbf-49fc-9629-278610aedeaa/Why-Elem.pdf
Families Character Education Program
Families Character Education Program
Families is our character education program at CFK and CFKN! Each child is placed with a group of students that will be their "family" from year to year. The group consists of students from all grade levels, allowing the older ones to mentor and lead the younger. Ideally, the staff member assigned to the group remains the same each year and allows an additional relationship on campus. There is a 30 minute lesson and activity, followed by a 30 minute award ceremony as a whole school. Two students per grade level are nominated to receive an award demonstrating the character trait highlighted in the lesson. We meet about four times per year (quarterly). It is a fun way for students to build relationships with other grade levels and work on skills needed to be successful at school and in the real world!
Family Resources
Family Resources
Military Families
Military Families
Richland Two has been designated as a Purple Star School District, a statewide recognition program that celebrates schools and districts that make a significant commitment to welcome and support military families.
A Military Family's Guide to School Transitions
Food Assistance
Food Assistance
Richland Two recognizes that there are families who may be in need of extra resources. Our schools will serve as a location within our community to receive food that will be distributed to families who self-identify as needing support. Families can reach out to their schools and speak with the Social Worker, School Counselor, and/or administration when food assistance is needed.
Additional Food Pantry Location Options:
Harvest Hope Food Pantry Search
SC Parents: Children’s Trust of SC
Text Zip Code to 800-548-6479 for food bank locations.
Call 1-800-5hungry
Emergency Resources
Emergency Department: 911
SC Mobile Crisis Unit: 833-364-2274 or 211
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or call and/or text 988
United Way of the Midlands: Call 211 or (803) 733-5408 (Staffers can answer your questions about where to get help with: rent/utility assistance, food banks, shelter, physical/mental health care, employment support, services for elderly and disabled individuals, child care resources)
Coretta Kea, School Social Worker: 803-691-6851 ext. 34311
Do not hesitate to reach out to me for further resources or information on how we can help your family.
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