Kim Walker-White, PhD.
7th & 8th Grade
Counselor

Guidance and Counseling
Waller Junior High School
2402 Waller Street, Waller, Texas 77484  Phone:  (936) 931-1353  Fax:  (936) 931-4044
Waller Independent School District

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Lynna Berry
6th Grade
Counselor

Welcome to the WJH Guidance and Counseling web site! The purpose of this site is to assist you in obtaining information relevant to the educational, emotional, physical, and social well being of those we serve at Waller Junior High. This site is intended as a resource for parents, students, faculty and staff.

Goals:
To facilitate the academic, social, and personal growth of all students at Waller Junior High School

Services Offered:
Classroom Guidance
Communication with parents, students, faculty and staff
Group Counseling
Implementation of Special Programs
Individual Counseling
Mentors
New Student Support

Resources:
A Parent’s Guide to Surviving the 7th Grade Year
Counseling Resources
Organizations on Campus
Student Assistance Referral
Study Skills
Surviving Your 7th Grade Year at WJH

Links:
Duke University Talent Identification Program

Classroom guidance
   Various topics are presented to students depending on need of students and recommendations by teachers. Possible topics include: study skills, time management, test taking strategies, stress management, goal setting, careers, self-esteem, peer relationships, conflict resolution, teamwork, communication, stereotyping, problem solving, decision making, responsibility, cliques, values, peer pressure, family, alcohol, drugs, tobacco.

Communication with parents, students, faculty, and staff
   Counselor’s Corner
- Counselors are available in the cafeteria during lunches once a week to answer students’ questions, give information, or set up appointments
   Display guidance materials in the hallway
   Counseling website with resources for parents, students, faculty and staff

Group counseling
   Students can be referred by teachers or parents by completing a student assistance referral form
      Building Healthy Relationships - a boys and girls group that focuses on strengthening students’ social and anger management skills (Facilitator: Family Ties)
      Good Grief - a support group for students who have lost a parent or sibling                                 
   Project Success - a program that focuses on helping students handle their anger, make healthy choices, and resist negative peer pressure (Facilitator: Carol Bain)


*If you would like more information about any of these groups, please contact Kim Walker-White at (936) 931-1353.

Implementation of special programs
  
Duke Talent Identification Program - Coordinator: K. Walker-White
   ESL Program - Coordinator: R. Forrester
   504
  Program - Coordinator: L. Berry
   Response to Intervention - Coordinator: R. Forrester
   UIL Competition - Coordinator: L. Berry

Individual counseling
  
Academic and/or personal counseling

Mentors
  
Staff member is assigned to student to help guide with academic and behavioral concerns

New student support
  
New Student Breakfast - students new to Waller ISD are invited to a breakfast with the WJH principals and counselors

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