What should a student do
if he or she needs to see
the counselor?
Who are the school counselors?
A student can see the
counselor by:
Filling out a self-referral
slip and leaving it in the
in-box outside the
counselor’s office. Pick u p
these slips from your
teacher.
A teacher, parent, or other
staff member may suggest
that a student see the
counselor.
The counselor may send me
a note requesting a visit.
Chevy Chase
Elementary School
Counseling Program
CounselorsMrs. Lauren Robinson
(Grades 3 & 5)
Hello Chevy Chase Cheetahs!
My name is Mrs. Robinson. I am
thrilled to be returning to Chevy
Chase ES for my eighth year as
school counselor. I will be here
on Tuesday afternoons,
Wednesdays, and Fridays. I am
here to provide services for all
students at CCES, but I will be
conducting classroom lessons
and groups with 3rd and 5th
grade.
[email protected]
Mrs. Laurie Manfreda
( Gra des 4 & 6)
Laura_H_Manfreda @mcpsmd.org
Hello CCES! My name is Mrs.
Manfreda. I am very excited to
be returning for my second year
here at Chevy Chase. I will be
here on Mondays, Tuesday
mornings, and Thursdays. I too
will be providing services to all
students, but will be conducting
classroom lessons and groups
with 4th and 6th grade.
Counseling is a work of heart!
4015 Rosemary St.
Chevy Chase, MD
301-657-4994
What is the role of the
school counselor?
How does the counselor do all this?
An effective school counseling program is
delivered using the three C’s.
Counseling
A school counselor creates,
implements, and manages a
comprehensive school counseling
program that advocates for student achievement in the following three areas:
Academic-the counselor will assist students in developing the
skills and attitudes necessary to
be successful students.
Social–the counselor will help
students develop their social
skills, such as, making friends,
adjusting to change, and developing cultural identity, to ensure that students are proud,
cooperative citizens of our
school community.
Career/Education-the counselor will assist students in exploring interests and forming
strong work study habits to
help build a solid
foundation for successful careers later in life.
Counseling is delivered through utilization of
a variety of methods: individual counseling,
small group counseling, developmental
classroom guidance, and large group
guidance. A wide range of topics, including,
but not limited to, self-concept/cultural
identity, friendship, bereavement, are
covered through counseling.
Consultation
Counselors consult with a variety of people,
such as, parents/guardians, teachers,
administration, and community agencies on
behalf of student and school needs.
What are some of the reasons
a student may need to see the
counselor?
A student may need to see the
counselor for a variety of reasons ,
such as………
Learning how to get along well with
others
Help coping with difficulties associated
with home, family, friends, or school
A need to talk
Setting goals and/or planning for the
future
Problem/conflict resolution
Making important decisions
Coordination
Expressing feelings
Counselors collaborate with others to
coordinate their services with the services
of others to deliver their comprehensive
program.
Adjusting to change
Making new friends