October 2024

Weekly classes continue to meet on Monday and Friday.  Lesson topics for the second quarter include Coping Skills, Bullying, Choice Making, Conflict Resolution, Friendship, and Safety.

All 6th Grade students participated in a state-mandated suicide awareness presentation in September.  Please access the parent letter here.  In addition, 6th grade has been exploring careers and most have completed their state-required ILP that may be accessed in middle school and high school.  Information can be found on the WCPS ILP Website.  6th 

I look forward to helping our Eagle family LEAD-LEARN-SOAR through the 2024/2025 school year🦅

Ms. Bush   

NWES School Counselor

alecia.bush@warren.kyschools.us

270.563.2041

updated 10/2024

What does the counselor do?

The school counselor is a member of the educational leadership and mental health team who gives valuable assistance to students with their academic goals and social, personal, and career development.  As part of the school wide comprehensive counseling program, your school counselor delivers whole group guidance instruction in the classroom and brief counseling to small groups and individuals.  School counselors support and serve students, their families, and school staff.

How can I reach the school counselor?

Students: To schedule a visit with the school counselor, speak with your teacher to complete a School Counselor Support Form. If you need immediate assistance please reach out to another member of our Leadership Team.

Parents: I welcome ongoing contact with parents to address any issues or concerns.  The best way to contact me is by email, alecia.bush@warren.kyschools.us. You may also reach me by telephone, 270.563.2041. Emails and phone calls will receive a response within 24 hours of scheduled office hours.  If you need immediate assistance please reach out to another member of our Leadership Team.

Staff:  Please complete the School Counselor Support Form and/or contact me to discuss a mutually convenient time.  If you need immediate assistance please reach out to another member of our Leadership Team.

School Counselor's Schedule

Monday-Out of Office for SEL Classes

Tuesday-Out of Office 9:00a-11:45a

Wednesday-8:00a-3:30p

Thursday-8:00a-3:30p

Friday-Out of Office for SEL Classes

How Do I Check My Child’s Grades or Attendance?

INFINITE CAMPUS

• Go to the Infinite Campus Web Portal

• Username is the Student ID (if you do not know your child’s Student ID please ask their teacher)

• Password is the student’s first initial of their first name, first initial of their last name, and date of birth (MMDDYY)

• If you try to access your account more than three times using incorrect student information then you will be locked out of the IC system. You must email the following address to have your password reset. It may take up to 72 hours to process this request. The email address is: passwordic@warren.kyschools.us

THINK, ACT, BE for Students, Parents, and Teachers

Quick and useful ways to help manage your challenges according to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  (adapted from CBT Deck For Kids & Teens)

Mindful Monday Slide Deck Thoughtful Tuesday Slide Deck We Can Wednesday Slide Deck

WHAT IS BULLYING?

Bullying refers to any intentional act by a student or group of students directed against another student to ridicule, humiliate, or intimidate the other student while on school grounds or at a school sponsored activity where acts are repeated against the same student over time. (WCPS 09.422)

To Report A Bully

*Click Here 

*Complete the form.

*A school official will investigate your report.

ABUSE AND NEGLECT

If you suspect abuse, report it.  It's the law.

Report child or adult abuse, neglect, dependency or exploitation.

Online reporting system (nonemergency)

Phone: 1-800-752-6200 (emergency)

After hours reporting: 1-877-597-2331 (1-877-KY-SAFE1)

Warren County Public Schools Helping Heart

S.T.O.P. Safe Schools Tip Line  (24 hrs)