J.S.Abrams Elementary J.S.Abrams Elementary SchoolSchool

Guidance Counseling Guidance Counseling ProgramProgram

J.S.Abrams Elementary J.S.Abrams Elementary SchoolSchool

Guidance Counseling Guidance Counseling ProgramProgram

Mrs. Melba Johnson-ShanksMrs. Melba Johnson-ShanksGuidance CounselorGuidance Counselor

(205)432-3166 or mshanks@bessk12.org(205)432-3166 or mshanks@bessk12.org

Mission Statement

• J.S.Abrams Elementary School will develop productive , self motivated learners who take pride in their accomplishments and contributions to society. We will work in harmony with the community and parents to provide a challenging curriculum in a safe and engaging environment that nurtures the life long learning process.

Service For Parents Advocates for student academic,

career, and personal development

Parent Advisory Council Referrals to community resources Provide information on student

behavior and academic progress Parent Teacher Conferences

Service Provided to Student’s

• Individual Counseling ( Only 1 Student)

• Small Group Counseling (4-6 Students)

• Large Group Counseling ( A Homeroom Class)

• Counselor Incentives (All students)

• Parent Teacher Conferences• Referrals to Community Resources

Program Delivery Componets

• School Guidance Curriculum

• Provides guidance content in a systematic way to all students in grades K-12

• Individual Student Planning

• Assists students in planning , monitoring, and managing their personal and career planning

• Responsive Services• Addresses the immediate concerns

of students

• System Support• Includes program, staff, and school

support activities and services

Comprehensive Counseling and GuidanceState Model

J.S.Abrams Elementary School

Career Development

Personal & Social Development

Academic Development

Career DevelopmentThe students will:A. Acquire the skills to investigate the world of

work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.

B. Employ strategies to achieve future career success and satisfaction.

C. Understand the relationship between personal qualities education and training and the work place.

Academic DevelopmentThe student will:A. Acquire the attitudes , knowledge, and

skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across life span.

B. Complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial postsecondary options including college

C. Understand the relationship of academics to the world of work and to life at home and in the community.

Personal /Social Development

The student will:A. Acquire the attitudes, knowledge and

interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others

B. Make Decisions, set goals, and take necessary action to achieve goals.

C. Understand safety and survival skills.

Guidance Counselor Photos

J.S.Abrams Community Bus Ride Taking School Supplies to theStudents in the community

Professional Development AMSTI Training Summer Institute

Guidance Counseling Orientation withKindergarten Students

The Guidance Counseling Center

Mrs.Melba ShanksGuidance Counselor