Counselor's Corner

What is the role of a school counselor?  
My job at Austin is to make sure that all of our students are being academically, socially and emotionally successful at our school.  I work with students, teachers and parents to facilitate a positive school experience and identify struggling learners.  School Counseling services are delivered in four specific ways:

  • School Guidance Curriculum - designing, structuring, and delivering classroom lessons designed to achieve specific competencies in all grades PK-5 (personal/social, academic, career)and driven by the needs of the school population
  • Individual Student Planning - assisting students with goal formation/planning (behavioral, academic, etc.)
  • Responsive Services - meeting immediate student needs (counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, referral, peer mediation, information-providing)
  • System Support - school-wide program planning and implementation. As well as consulting with other professionals, coordination of various supports for students and families.


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Each month during the 2019 - 2020 school year, Lamar CISD will recognize one of the Six Pillars of Character as part of the District’s Whole Child Health and Wellness initiative.

The Six Pillars of Character are the core ethical values that help instill a positive school climate for students and create a culture of kindness, making schools a safe environment for students to learn.

The character traits for 2019 - 2020 are:

  • Trustworthiness – September
  • Respect – October
  • Responsibility – November/December
  • Fairness – January/February
  • Caring – March
  • Citizenship – April/May

 ​To learn more about the Six Pillars of Character, visit the Character Counts website


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The No Place for Hate® initiative provides educators and students with the resources to ensure that anti-bias and diversity education are an integral part of the school curriculum.  No Place for Hate® also helps to create and sustain inclusive school environments where all students feel valued and have the opportunity to succeed by promoting respect for individual difference while challenging bigotry and prejudice.  Launched in schools in 2001, the popular initiative has been embraced by hundreds of campuses throughout the Southwest region, including many in the Houston, Austin/Central Texas and El Paso areas.

                                  Tips for a Successful Year

  • Help your child set (and reach) realistic, measurable short-term goals.
  • Require your child to clean and organize his/her backpack one day per week.
  • Communicate with teachers about child’s progress and any concerns you may have.
  • Create a designated homework area for your child.
  • Make a plan to recognize your child’s academic accomplishments.

Helpful Websites:
School Success Tips
www.schoolfamily.com

Bullying Prevention
www.stopbullying.gov

Internet Safety
www.netsmartz.org

No Place for Hate
www.noplaceforhate.org

STAAR Testing Information
www.tea.state.tx.us

Mental Health Resource Guide
www.mhafbc.org/Resource-Guide