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  WELCOME TO THE COUNSELOR'S PAGE! 

 bien venidos

 willkommen

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School is fun!!

 

Wendy Steelmon, School Counselor

Office Hours:  7:30-3:30 Monday -Friday

706 568-6578  Ext. 27


 

COUNSELORS HELP OTHERS TO HELP THEMSELVES!

 

 

    Finally, time to come back to school!  I've been looking forward to it.  Pine Ridge is a wonderful place to be. I can't believe we've been together 2 years!  It has been so exciting for me to serve as your School Counselor, and I've learned so much. I know we'll have a great time again this year as we grow together and stretch our brains!

 I will continue working on my goal to make the Pine Ridge Guidance Department the best in the county, offering a wide variety of services  through the Counselor's office. 

Counselor creed:

  I will listen. I will care.  I will be patient. I will share.  I will encourage learning.  I will set an example.  I will inspire creativty. I will lead.  I will serve others.

 


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SERVICES

  • Classroom Guidance Sessions with students  (see Classroom Calendar for session schedule)
  • Small Group Sessions with students
  • Individual Sessions with students
  • Consultative Sessions with parents, community agencies, faculty and staff
  • Red Ribbon Week
  • Career Day
  • Character Education

  Sessions include topics such as Building Self Esteem, Study Skills, Drug Abuse Prevention, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, Relationship Skills, Career Awareness, Violence Prevention and Test Taking Skills.

The counselor is faculty adviser to:

  • Student Council
  • Peer Helper Program

The counselor's office facilitates the school's One Makes a Difference Character Education Program (OMAD).  Students are recognized for positive school citizenship with the Eagle of the Month Tea. This year's OMAD Committee members are Chairperson,Wendy Steelmon,  Debbie Korytoski, Barbara Hagler,Patti Cogar, Olga Salgado and Ronnie Fancellas.

Guidance/Career Day Committee: Chairperson,Wendy Steelmon,  Rose Brent, Donna Klepper, Maritza Harris, and Rita Farless.

 


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RESOURCES:  to see  a variety of helpful websites, return to top of page and click on Useful Links.

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 The Student Council worked with all Pine Ridge students to donate over 1200 items to FOCUS for the 2009 holiday season!!  Way to go!  This year we have lots of great ideas so be ready to cheer us on!

 

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2008/09 Members of the Student Council participated in the Waverly Hall Christmas Parade.  The parade is held every year in Waverly Hall, followed by a Christmas party in the gym for the whole community!

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THE ABC'S OF DISCIPLINE

  • Be Firm, Fair & Consistent
  • Establish Rules & Expectations
  • Let Natural & Logical Consequences Help You
  • Set Up Routines
  • Teach Children to Accept Responsibility
  • Help Children Learn to Make Good Decisions
  • Be a Good Example
  • Control Your Anger
  • Treat Children with Respect
  • Praise Children Often
  • Show Children You Love Them

2010 Carnival of Careers was a great success thanks to you! 

 We look forward to enjoying more wonderful speakers  this year as

we explore "S'More Exciting Careers " with our young Eagles.

 

 
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Odyssey classes are out of this world! Students enrolled in this program go directly to the shuttle bus when they arrive at school, and travel to Creekside for a day filled with exciting learning opportunities. They always return with exhilarating stories. If you are interested, please speak with your child's teacher, or with me.