Dr. Bernard X. James, Sr.,
Principal
Ms. Dynesha Brooks,
School Counselor
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“…to provide a comprehensive counseling curriculum to all
students (K-5) through classroom lessons, small groups, and
individual meetings in which students will receive academic,
personal, social/emotional, and career support in order to
prepare them to be productive lifelong learners.”
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Counseling Services
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Individual Counseling- to help students explore concerns (academic,
personal, social/emotional, etc.)
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Group Counseling- to facilitate conversations amongst students who
share some type of commonality (e.g, social skills group)
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Classroom Guidance- to introduce the skills, knowledge, and
behaviors that will allow students to be safe, respectful, and
successful
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Student Appraisal/Referrals/Consultation- to make sure our students
are receiving what they need in order to be successful (e.g., 504
accommodations, outside therapy, food/clothing assistance etc.)
MONTH: THEME
LESSON PLANS
September: Excellence
School Success (listening, paying
attention, following the rules,
etc)
October: Respect
Self-Esteem, Bullying Prevention,
Diversity Awareness
November: Gratitude
Defining “Thankful”, Giving Back
December: Caring/Fairness
Feelings/Emotions, Friendships
January: Self-Awareness
Healthy Development; Personal
Safety
February: Dedication
Goal-Setting, Career Exploration
March: Responsibility
Decision-Making, Problem Solving
April: Teamwork
Collaboration, Cooperation
May: Courage/Transitions
Dealing with Stress & Anxiety,
Resiliency Skills
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Counselor Coffee (with
Parents)
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Mentor Program 
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Students referred by teachers
College/Career Café
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Presentation/Open Forum
For 4th and 5th grade students
Middle School Preparation
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5th grade classes
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Honor Roll
Breakfasts/Lunches
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Small Groups
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Students referred by teachers
 1)
Scheduling Classroom Guidance Lessons
 2)
Making Student Referrals
 3)
Keeping eyes/ears open for any “issues”,
especially class-wide or school-wide
problems
 4)
Communicating any concerns