How can your school counselor help?
Classroom Lessons:
Whole class lessons with the Counselors are held once every 5 weeks.
Fourth and Fifth grade will have a few extra lessons later in the year in order to be sure all
requirements are met. Topics for these lessons are based on the Gwinnett County Public Schools Counseling Standards and Competencies and include topics such as study skills, conflict resolution, impulse control, safety, empathy, and test-taking skills.
Small Group Counseling:
Groups meet weekly for approximately six weeks to solve or cope
with concerns that may affect school performance. Group participation is voluntary, and parents will be notified.
Individual Counseling:
Individual students meet briefly with a Counselor if needed to discuss coping with concerns that affect their daily life. Teachers, administrators or parents may make referrals. Students may also refer themselves. If needed, the Counselors can provide parents with a list of resources for counseling outside of the school. We consult with you and come up with a plan on how we can best support your child. Feel free to reach out to one of us via email or phone. Our voicemails are confidential, so don’t hesitate to leave me a message if we are unable
to answer at the time you call us. Do you need mental health or financial resources for your child, your family, or yourself? See the attached resources, and please know that your child’s well-being is of utmost importance to us and to all the staff at Dyer ES.
