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    ANN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

     

     

    Hello! We are so excited about working with your children!

     

     

    Mission Statement: To motivate students to become independent, responsible decision-makers by teaching appropriate responses through social skills training, self-management, and wrap-around support while encouraging students to achieve high academic success. 

    ASE Titans School Counselor's Role:

    • Character Education Classes
    • Small-Group Counseling
    • Individual Counseling
    • Tier 1 Support
    • Tier 2 and 3 Interventions
    • PBIS
    • Community Collaboration 

     Counselors may meet with students about:

    • Behavior Issues 
    • Anxiety 
    • Self-Esteem 
    • Divorce 
    • Grief/Loss
    • Making & Keeping Friends 
    • Social Skills 
    • Self-Management 
    • Attendance 
    • Helping with Transitions

    Counselor consults with Staff and other Professionals to:

    • Help identify and assist students with academic/behavior difficulties 
    • Assist administration in coordinating activities 
    • Make referrals to community agencies when necessary 

     

    Teachers choose two SUPER TITANS to represent their class each month for the character education trait of the month. Below you will see the traits we focus on for each month.

     

    August: Responsibility/Focusing Attention 

    September: Respect/Showing Empathy 

    October: Self-Control/Being Assertive 

    November: Citizenship/Emotional Management 

    December: Caring/Problem Solving 

    January: Courage/Justice

    February: Cooperation/Fairness 

    March: Perseverance/Overcoming Obstacles 

    April: Friendship/Child Abuse Prevention 

    May: Integrity/College & Career Ready 

     

     

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