MCPS
Counseling
What Else Does the
Organization
Counselor Do?
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AT OAKLAND
TERRACE
E L E M E N TA R Y
Talks with students individually and in groups
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Works with teachers and other school specialists
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Meets with parents
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Visits classrooms
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Helps parents and students
make use of community resources
CO U N S E L IN G
I S A WO R K O F
H EA RT ! !
MS. HUGHES, M.ED.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
301-929-2161
WHAT DOES THE
COUNSELOR DO?
A Counselor Helps Students to …
The Counselor Will See
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Explore and understand feelings
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Improve academic perfor-
Students When …
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Parents request it.
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A teacher
mance
recommends it.
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Value themselves
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A student seeks
help.
Build positive relationships
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A student is invited
to the counselor’s
office.
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Adjust to changes
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Make thoughtful decisions