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School Counselors

Grades Prek-2  Counselor: 

Mrs. Nisy Narayana Jaya

Email: nisy.narayanajaya@gcpsk12.org

Phone Number: (770) 326-8079

 

Grades 3-5 Counselor:

Ms. Abie Smith 

Email: abie.smith@gcpsk12.org

Phone Number: (770) 582-7568 

 

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SUPPORT

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 IMMIGRATION & LEGAL

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 CHILD SERVICES & FAMILY SUPPORT

 

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 EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

 

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 MEDICAL

 

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 CHARITIES, CLOTHING, AND FURNITURE

 

  • Social Media

    Click on the link below to see tips for supporting your students on encountering good experiences with social media safely.

    Social Media: Parent Tips To Help Your Student

     

  • Supporting Your Children's Mental Health

    Please click the following links to access information regarding supporting your children's mental health during chaotic times. 

    Supporting Mental Health (English) 

    Supporting Mental Health (Spanish)

     

  • Kindergarten Competencies

    1.       Learn the importance of using listening skills at all times in school. (M:6)

    2.       Follow classroom rules and be able to explain what those rules mean. (B:SS:9)

    3.       Follow spoken directions given in school (B:SS:1)

    4.       Cultivate school success by taking responsibility for their actions (self-control). (B:SMS:2)

    5.       Learn about various careers and occupations (B:SMS:7) (B:SS:4)

    6.       Express feelings appropriately and recognize the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions (ex. learning anger management skills) (M:1,2)

    7.       Develop positive attitudes towards self as a unique and worthy person (B:SS:2,6)

    8.       Identify and respect similarities and differences of others.  (M:1) (B:SMS:9)

    9.       Explore the difference between appropriate and inappropriate touches. (B:SMS:9) (B:SS:3,9)

    10.    Identify strategies for stopping inappropriate touches. (M:4) (B:LS:7)

     

  • First Grade Competencies

    1.       Acquire skills to improve learning (ex: on-task behaviors, positive attitude, perseverance) (M:4,5) (BS:LS:4)

    2.       Use listening skills to follow oral and written directions. (B:SS:1)

    3.       Accept mistakes as essential to the learning process. (M:1,3,6)

    4.       Learn when and how to ask for help with schoolwork. (B:SS:3)

    5.       Demonstrate personal responsibility in following rules. (B:SM:1,2) 

    6.       Explore personal likes and dislikes as they relate to various careers and occupations. (M:1,3) (B:SS:4)

    7.        Demonstrate respect for oneself as well as others. (B:SMS:1,7) (B:SS:4-6)

    8.       Learn about ways to handle disagreements without fighting (conflict resolution (B:SS:2,4,6)

    9.        Learn how to make and keep friends (B:SMS:9)

    10.    Recognize the difference between the feelings associated with appropriate and inappropriate physical contact (B:SMS:9) (B:SS:3,9)

    11.    Identify strategies for stopping inappropriate touches including sexual abuse. (M:4) (B:LS:7)

     

  • Second Grade Competencies

    1.       Demonstrate the ability to work independently and cooperatively with other students. (B:SMS:3) (B:SS:6-7)

    2.        Practice effective listening skills in order to follow directions. (B:SS:1)

    3.       Follow multi-step directions. (B:LS:3) (B:SMS:3)

    4.       Identify attitudes and behaviors that lead to successful learning (i.e. test-taking skills, work habits). (M:1,5) (B:LS:3)

    5.       Learn connections between education and possible careers and occupations. (B:LS:9) (B:SS:5)

    6.       Learn appropriate decision-making skills. (M:3) (B:LS:1,9)

    7.       Understand the relationship between behaviors and consequences. (M:3) (B:LS:9) (B:SMS:7) (B:SS:4)

    8.       Learn conflict resolution skills. (PS:B1.3) (M:1,3) (B:3-5)

    9.       Demonstrate ways to show respect for self, others and property. (B:SMS:9)

    10.    Recognize the difference between the feelings associated with appropriate and inappropriate physical contact. (B:SS:3,8)

    11.    Examine and practice safety skills including preventing/stopping sexual abuse. (M:4) (B:LS:7)

     

  • Third Grade Competencies

    1.       Develop skills to work independently (M:2,5) (BS:SM:3)

    2.       Explore effective test-taking strategies and stress management techniques. (M:1) (BS:SM:6-7)

    3.       Follow both written and spoken directions. (BS:SS:1)

    4.       Practice goal setting, time management, and organizational skills (BS:LS:3)

    5.       Understand the differences among various careers and occupations. (BS:LS:1) (BS:SM:7)

    6.       Work cooperatively in small groups to solve problems (BS:SS:8)

    7.       Apply effective problem-solving skills to make safe and healthy choices. (BS:SS:9)

    8.       Learn appropriate responses to bullying/harassment. (BS:SS:1)

    9.       Identify sources of positive and negative influences (peers, family, community, media.) (MS:1)

    10.    Use effective communication skills. (BS:SM:9)

    11.    Develop a healthy self-concept by making positive choices. (M:4) (BS:LS:7)

    12.    Examine and practice safety skills including preventing/stopping sexual abuse. (BS:SS:6)

     

  • Fourth Grade Competencies

    1.       Identify personal strengths and weaknesses to positively influence school performance. (M:5)

    2.       Learn and apply test-taking strategies. (BS:LS:3)

    3.       Utilize organizational and time management skills to complete school assignments. (BS:LS:3)

    4.       Learn and apply goal-setting strategies. (BS:LS:7)

    5.       Explore how hobbies and personal interests relate to careers. (BS:SM:1) (BS:SS:9)

    6.       Use conflict resolution skills to solve problems effectively. (BS:SS:8)

    7.       Learn how to prioritize time between work and leisure activities. (BS:SS:2)

    8.       Accept responsibility and understand consequences for personal choices. (BS:SS:7)

    9.       Learn effective strategies related to peer pressure. (BS:SM:9)

    10.    Identify strategies to cope effectively with personal and classroom difficulties (conflict resolution skills). (M:4)

    11.    Recognize and appreciate differences in others (culture, ethnicity, students with disabilities). (BS:SS:6)

    12.    Summarize and practice safety skills including preventing and stopping sexual abuse. (BS:SM:8)

     

  • Fifth Grade Competencies

    1.       Apply time management and organizational skills to enhance personal and academic success. (BS:SM:8)

    2.       Utilize study skills to help achieve goals and reduce test-taking anxiety. (BS:SM:6)

    3.       Learn strategies to successfully transition to middle school (BS:SM:10)

    4.       Identify how hobbies and personal interests influence possible careers and occupations. (BS:SM:7)

    5.       Develop skills to locate information about possible careers and occupations. (BS:SS:2)

    6.       Demonstrate skills needed to cope with challenges in daily life. (BS:SS:7)

    7.       Demonstrate behaviors needed to interact with peers effectively (friendship skills, avoiding peer pressure and bullying). (BS:SS:1)

    8.       Demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differences in others (culture, ethnic, students with disabilities). (BS:SS:5)

    9.       Demonstrate the use of effective communication skills (verbal and nonverbal) in a variety of settings. (BS:SM:9)

    10.    Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate school behaviors (M:4)

    11.    Identify neglectful, physical and sexually abusive situations and strategies for getting help. (M:4)

    12.    Understand the relationship between effective work habits (responsibility, punctuality, and effort) and the world of work. (BS:LS:4) (BS:SM:1)