School Counselor

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Kay (Sandra) Polston

[email protected]

SCHEDULE

Days are Monday through Thursday
Office hours 7:15-2:45, appointments highly encouraged
Phone calls and e-mails returned within 24 hours

Mission: to help students focus on academic, personal/social & career development so students achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.

Developmental Guidance program includes but is not limited to:

Large Group Guidance for classes K-5. Topics include:

  • Character Education (Responsibility, Tolerance, Respect, Patriotism/Citizenship, Compassion, Commitment, Honesty, Courage, Integrity, Self-Control)
  • Bully Prevention Awareness & Strategies
  • Social Skills
  • Study Skills
  • Self-esteem & advocacy
  • Test Anxiety Strategies
  • Career Development
  • Success in Middle School (a book study for 5th graders)

Small groups are also offered. Topics Include:

  • Divorce/separation
  • Impulse control
  • Anxiety

Individual counseling by teacher or parent referral or for Tier III behavior interventions