• A counselor assists with

identification and intervention of the

social/emotional and academic

growth of all students.

• A counselor provides opportunities

for fostering positive self-growth,

self-esteem, and self-concept to

encourage life-long learning and

overall health.

• A counselor encourages students to

reach their full potential.

• Access to the school counselor by

students, parents, and staff for

consultation, collaboration, planning,

and support.

• Knowledge of community resources

and how to access outside

assistance.

• Knowledge of the latest educational

laws and how they impact students.

My Counseling Mission

Statement:

What Can I Expect from my School Counselor? Meet Your

School Counselor

Eastern Elementary School

Melissa Johnson School Counselor

3407 Newtown Pike Georgetown, KY 40324

(502) 863-0275 www.counselorjohnson.com mel issa .johnson@scott .kyschools .us

To foster lifelong learning of students by providing a

comprehensive developmental counseling program that

supports students' academic, career, and social/emotional

development through a partnership with teachers, parents/guardians, and the

community.

Visit me at: www.counselorjohnson.com

Get the answers to your questions, learn more about our counseling program, and contact

me!

Parents & Guardians,

You have questions and I am here to help! As our school's counselor, it is my job to not

only support our students, but their parents and guardians,

too. Check out my website for the answers to some of the

most common questions that I get from parents and guardians

and to learn more about the services I provide as a school counselor. If you would like to

set up a meeting to discuss your child's education, please contact me and I would be glad to set up an appointment for you. While I am sometimes available on the spot, it is best if you make an appointment. I look forward to

working with you! See you soon! -Mrs. Johnson

• Individual Counseling

• Small Group Counseling

(Grief, Divorce, Self-

Esteem, Social Skills, Anger

Management, etc.)

• Classroom Counseling and

Character Development

Lessons

• Crisis Management

• Behavior Intervention

• Peer Mediation and Conflict

Resolution

• Section 504 Case

Management

• Referrals for outside

therapy

• Test Coordination (State

Testing)

• Therapy Dog Program

School Counseling Program Services at Eastern:

School Counselor and Parents: An Important

Partnership

Reach out to your school counselor if…..

• Your child has been diagnosed with a

mental or physical disability.

• There has been a major life change for

your child/your family

(divorce/separation, death in the family,

marriage, move, loss of a job/family

income).

• There has been a change in your child’s

medications that may affect his or her

behavior.

• You are worried about your child or

they won’t talk to you about something

that is bothering them.

• Your child is having difficulty making

friends or having problems with

another student.

• Your child doesn’t like school.

• You think your child needs outside

therapy/counseling and need a referral.

• You want recommendations for books

or websites to help you talk with your

child.

• You need help delivering bad news to

your child and are not sure how to do it.

• You feel I can help! That’s what I’m

here for!