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EC - Grade 8

Monica Jefferson

EC-Grade 8 School Counselor

mjefferson@dock.org

School Counseling Services Dock Mennonite Academy: EC-Grade 8

Learning for Lives of Purpose

Our school counselor is a trained educator with a mental health perspective who assists students with school-related issues and other developmental needs by:

Counseling students individually and in groups
Consulting with teachers, parents and the principal
Coordinating referrals with resources and counselors outside of school
Conducting classroom activities related to guidance needs
Serving on our Student Support Team

Why might a student see the school counselor?

To develop problem-solving skills
To learn stress-management techniques
To learn strategies for effective social skills
To build up self-esteem
To talk about fears, worries, or other concerns hindering the learning process

How is counseling set up?

Students may ask to see the counselor
Parents, teachers or the principal may request counselor involvement.
The counselor may initiate contact

If your child is invited to participate in group counseling, the counselor will send home a permission slip and a letter describing the group’s purpose.