What do school counselors do?

• Work with individuals and groups
• Help identify needs of students
• Encourage better interpersonal relationships
• Promote positive attitudes and choices
• Aid teachers and parents in helping students
• Assist people in making use of community resources
• Coordinate referrals to outside agencies
• Assist students with the process of growing up
• Coordinate efforts with other school programs
• Provide preventative services
• Maintain confidentiality

Why do students visit their school counselor?

Here are just a few reasons a student might want to talk to the School Counselor:

• “I’m getting picked on at the bus stop and I don’t know what to do about it.”
• “My best friend isn’t talking to me and it’s making me really sad.”
• “I want to show you what I just made in art. I’m very proud of it.”
• “I’m new to this school, and I’m really scared.”
• “I just want to talk to someone who won’t laugh at me.”
• “I did a lot better on my last math test, and I’m so excited to tell someone!”
• “Lisa, Carol and I had a problem at recess. Can you help us work it out?”

Why do parents contact their school counselor?

Here are just a few reasons a parent might want to talk to the School Counselor:

• “Sarah doesn’t want to go to school in the mornings.”
• “I’m concerned because Allen keeps telling me he doesn’t have any friends.”
• “We recently had a death in the family, and I’m not sure how to tell my child.”
• “Kevin has difficulty going to sleep at night and often has nightmares.”
• “My wife and I are going through a divorce and we’re not sure how to handle things with the kids.”
• “Jason seems to get really frustrated doing his homework and nothing I say seems to help.”

How do I contact my school counselor?

• Phone: 229-903-2240
• Fax: 229-903-2257
• Email: wrightho@lee.k12.ga.us
• Website: www.lee.k12.ga.us

How can I enroll my child at Twin Oaks Elementary?

Call Registrar Vicki Langston at the Lee County Board of Education: 229-903-2100.

Where can I go online to get reliable and research-based information?

Here are some websites we recommend:

• http://www.psychcentral.com
• http://www.aboutourkids.org
• http://www.chadd.org