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School Counseling

 
Welcome to Congaree Elementary
School Counseling!
 

The purpose of the Elementary School Counseling Program is to provide all students with knowledge of personal, social, academic, and career development, to promote their positive mental health, and to assist them in acquiring and using life skills.

The program emphasizes responsible decision making, coping strategies, self understanding, and career development.

Counselors will collaborate with students, parents, and teachers to reach these goals, and will refer students to community resources when additional services are needed.

 About Me:

Ms. Latoya Ross,  School Counselor

Hello! I am Ms. Latoya Ross, school counselor. This is my fourth year as a professional school counselor and I could not be more excited to experience it with you all. I have a Master’s Degree of Education in School Counseling from Liberty University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Claflin University.  I have six years experience as a Behavioral Interventionist. I’m excited to be a part of each student’s growth.  I am so excited about this school year. Please feel free to contact me by phone or email.

 

Latoya Ross, M.A., M.Ed
Phone: 803-755-7432
Office Room # 208
 
 Refer your child to the school counselor by clicking the link below. Thanks
 

Services Offered

Individual Counseling - students, teachers, and parents may request counseling for their child. School Counseling services are short term and geared toward problem solving rather than therapeutic support. Referrals to community counselors can be made if your child would benefit from ongoing support. 

 

Classroom Curriculum - Monthly lessons are offered in each classroom to provide all students with knowledge of personal, social, academic, and career development, to promote their positive mental health, and to assist them in acquiring and using life skills.


Monthly character traits:
September - Responsibility
October - Respect/Bullying
November - Honesty
December -  Caring/Thankful
January - Courage
February - Cooperation
March - Citizenship
April - Leadership

May- Self -Discipline

Small Group Counseling - Sessions are offered to help groups of students working on a shared task with similar issues. The group setting is an efficient way to serve many students and help them find support, encouragement, and skill building with their peers. Group sessions are offered periodically throughout the school year and address the current needs of the school population

 

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