1. J.S.Abrams Elementary School Guidance Counseling Program
Mrs. Melba Johnson-Shanks
Guidance Counselor
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2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance State Model J. S
Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance State Model J.S.Abrams Elementary School
Career Development
Academic Development
Personal & Social Development

7. Career Development The 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.

8. Academic Development The student will:
A. Acquire the attitudes , knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across life span.
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.

9. 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.

10. Guidance Counselor Photos
Professional Development
AMSTI Training Summer Institute
J.S.Abrams Community Bus Ride Taking School Supplies to the
Students in the community
Guidance Counseling Orientation with
Kindergarten Students

11. The Guidance Counseling Center
Mrs.Melba Shanks
Guidance Counselor