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Cathy
Lott and Charlene Mediamolle - counselors
The
counselor’s
role at Pontchartrain is to assist students in solving school related
problems
in a responsible manner. We are also available to listen, participate
in
parent conferences, and refer families to outside agencies for concerns
not related to school.A teacher, parent, or student may request
counseling.
Please leave a message with the school office regarding your need to
speak
with a counselor.
Classroom
Guidance Lessons
Counselors will visit
each classroom
on a monthly basis. Lessons begin in September and end in May. Lessons
will cover many areas such as : cooperation, friendship, conflict
resolution,
abuse, honesty/tattling, responsibility, self-esteem, respect,
acceptance
/ differences, work / study habits, assertiveness and others as needed.
Groups
Groups
for divorce, self-esteem, social skills, and loss will be planned as
needed
throughout the year. If you think your child would benefit from this
experience,
please notify the counselor by way of the school office. A counselor
will
return your call and set up a conference.
Gifted
Screenings
If a
parent would like to refer a child for a gifted screening, please
indicate
on a note sentto one of the counselors at school.The child will be
screened
as soon as possible, however this could take a couple of weeks at
times.You
will be notified by a letter sent home with your child as to the
results
of that screening.
Talented
Screenings
The areas of talented
screening
are: art, music and theatre.A parent or teacher may refer any child for
one or more of these areas.Please remember that we are looking for
exceptional
talent in these areas.Screenings should begin in September and continue
once a month through March.Ms. Mediamolle will schedule these
screenings,
so please address all inquiries to her.
We are looking
forward to
working with you and your child/children next year! It is going to be a
great year!
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