News from the Counselor's Corner

Fort Jackson School Counseling Mission

It is the mission of the Fort Jackson School Counselor to provide curriculum that offers each student the opportunity and  guidance necessary to develop skills in order to serve the community and society and to achieve personal fulfillment in the areas of

• Effective Communication
• Dealing with Change and Transitions
• Thinking and Problem Solving
• Developing Individual Strengths
• Building Positive Relationships
• Exploring the World of Work

The School Counselor's commitment is to develop a Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade Comprehensive Guidance Program to address the mental, physical, social, and emotional development of each Fort Jackson School student. The School Counselor and her puppet friend encourage problem solving skills and students practice these skills with their classmates at play.

Parent Bullying Information (click this link).

Look at what we're learning in Guidance(click this link).

Fort Jackson Developmental Guidance

The Fort Jackson School Developmental Guidance Program includes all students. The School Counselor teaches ongoing skills in guidance and/or small groups in the areas of:

Acquiring Self-Knowledge and Interpersonal Skills

Improving Academic Skills

Developing Career Awareness Skills

The Fort Jackson School Counselor works with children:

• In Classroom Guidance
• In Small Groups
• Individually
• In Times of Crisis

The students learn about:

• Listening Skills
• Successful Learning Skills
• Friendship Skills
• Solving Problem Skills (Kelso Choice Model and Bullying Prevention Skills)
• Careers Exploration Skills
• Personal Safety Skills
• Appreciating Strengths and Diversity in Oneself and Others
• Identifying and Understanding Feelings
• Making Choices and Understanding  Consequences

Guidance and Counseling Programs

Programs offered for the students include:

• KELSO Choice Problem Solving Program
• New Kids On the Block (Orientation for New Students )
• Someone To Talk To Child Abuse Awareness Prevention Program
• Beyond Stop, Look, and Listen: Personal Safety (Pre K Program)
• Parent Away Individual and Small Groups (Deployed Parent Program on Request)
• Red Ribbon Drug Awareness Prevention Program
• Interpersonal Relationship/Friendship Skills Small Groups
• Small Groups and/or Individual Counseling on Loss, Death, Divorce, and Social Skills, etc.

Children's Coloring and Actitivity Booklets  

•     So You're the New Kid in School
•     So You're Moving to a New School
•     The New Baby (Available with Parent Request)
•     Divorce and Separation (Available with Parent Request)
•     Retention: I'm Staying Back (Available with Parent Request)
•     Memory Booklet on Death (Available with Parent Request)

The New Baby Activity Booklet                               

Separation and Divorce: Parents Don't Divorce Kids Activity Booklet

• Teacher Contact:
• Phone:(803) 787-6815
• email:  PierceTerrace.GrSaG@am.dodea.edu

A Look Ahead

In guidance class the students are learning about bully awareness and prevention skills. They are continuing to use Kelso Choices to solve small problems at home and at school. Big problems need assistance by asking a trusted adult to give support especially if the issue relates to a bullying incident.

Students' Rights and Responsiblities

As a Student you have the right to..   

1. ..feel safe.                     

2. ..be respected.           

3. ..have friends.               

4. ..be accepted.          

5. ..listen when someone is speaking.                  

6.   ..work and play in a "No Bully Zone".

Guidance and Counseling Services are for all students!  

Guidance classes are scheduled weekly for each Pre-Kindergarten-2nd grade classroom. Small groups and individual counseling are provided on request by students, parents, and/or teacher. These services are scheduled during school hours.  Contact the School Counselor or your child's teacher to request counseling services.