Hello all -- I am forwarding a nice note from our Lower School Guidance Counselor, Marella Gregory. She is wonderful! Please feel free to contact her with any questions about her services or Collegiate's Character Education program.
Anne Bruce
Welcome Kindergarten families! Collegiate's Lower School guidance program has much to offer. I like to think of it as one of our "diamonds in the Collegiate rough," which I know can be an overwhelming experience for incoming parents. Like a diamond, our guidance program is made up of "four C's," but not cut, color, clarity, and karat weight. As you're acclimating to Collegiate, please try the following on for size:
* Counseling: We offer individual and small group counseling sessions to meet our LS students' growing and changing needs. Most visits occur during the lunch or recess time blocks in order to avoid interruptions to instructional time. Parents and/or teachers refer students as needed, and of course, our students love to "self-refer." Outside counseling sessions are occasionally recommended for those needs beyond the realm of predictable and developmental needs.
* Classroom Guidance: I meet with each and every class once a month to explore Collegiate's five values (honor, love of learning, excellence, respect and community), as well as to discuss and practice skills that contribute to the efforts of successful learners.
* Consultation: Many of our Collegiate parents like the opportunity to consult with our school counselor regarding how best to help their children learn and grow. Teachers and other adults in our Richmond and school community work with me as well, to discuss best practices when it comes to meeting the growing needs (and wants) of our children in appropriate and healthy ways. This piece of our program proves again and again that two (or three or four...) heads are better than one.
* Coordination: Parent Education programs for Collegiate family needs are offered throughout the school year. Outside professionals are often invited in to share their expertise with us in conjunction with our Lower School Counselor, administrators, and often classroom teachers. Once again, the synergy of working together can be a great asset to our children. Some frequently requested topics are: The Birds and the Bees, How to Recognize and Navigate Bullying, Social & Emotional Growth and Development (with an emphasis on technology), etc. Still, as with most of what we offer, student needs drive this piece of our program.
Again, welcome! I hope you will feel free to call or set up an appointment to meet with me. I have been at Collegiate for over 10 years, and am fast approaching my 30th year as an educator. I look forward to continued learning and growth with you and our newest cougars.
Sincerely,
Marella Gregory
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