I hope that you and your families are having a great school year. I wanted to take a moment to inform new families and remind those returning of our comprehensive school counseling program here at Rock Bridge Elementary. In Columbia Public Schools, school counselors provide 30 minute push in lessons with the classroom teacher. Students have “Counselor” lessons approximately twice per month in their classrooms with me leading the lesson and the homeroom teacher supplementing the lesson with his/her expertise on each unique classroom and its specific needs. In addition to classroom lessons, I also provide services like group and individual counseling, crisis counseling and lunch groups with the children.
As a school counselor in Missouri, I structure my day within the framework of the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program. The program provides four basic services: Guidance Curriculum (K-5 biweekly presentations as mentioned above), Individual Planning (assessment, guidance etc.), Responsive Services (small groups, individual counseling, crisis counseling, etc.), and System Support (in-services, parent, faculty, and building support). The curriculum is divided into three areas: Personal and Social Development, Academic Development, and Career Development. The Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program, the district curriculum, and other materials will be used for classroom presentations with students. This year we are excited to have Jeanine Davison in our building on Mondays from 12:00-2:55 to assist with our counseling needs. Jeanine brings great experience providing counseling assistance to multiple schools throughout the CPS district. I am looking forward to having a great year and hope to meet many of you during the 2019-20 school year. If I can be of assistance to you, please contact me at 573-214-3290 or via email at [email protected]. Sincerely, Mr. Ryan Smith M.Ed. School Counselor Rock Bridge Elementary
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