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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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