MAKE EVERYDAY YOUR MASTERPIECE!
~ John Wooden
PTA Meeting &
Rockin' Rams Chorus Concert
Thursday, March 31st @ 6:30pm
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Trip's Mini Relay for Life
during grade level specials on April 15th.
Only $1.00 to participate.
Help Trip's Relay for Life Team "WIPE OUT CANCER"
*VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP WITH THE MINI RELAY*
Contact: Laura Ross if you would like to volunteer
678-639-3862 or laura_ross@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Welcome to Ms. Ross' Counselor Corner.
It's time to start a new school year at Trip Elementary! This is my third year in Gwinnett County Schools & my fifth year as a school counselor. I have also worked as a counselor outside of the school setting. I have a Bachelor and Master degree in Social Work and a Specialist in Education in Professional School Counseling.
This year at Trip ES, I will be working primarily with Kindergarten, Third, & Fourth grade students & teachers.
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You may contact me by email or phone.
Email: Laura_Ross@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Phone: 678-639-3862
There are 12 more pages to this website (listed on the right-hand side of the home page under "More..."). They are filled with lots of information for you about programs at school, in the community & a special page (Reynaldo & Friends) for students. Enjoy!
Elementary School Students’ Developmental Needs
The elementary years are a time when students begin to develop their academic self-concept and their feelings of competence and confidence as learners. They are beginning to develop decision-making, communication and life skills, as well as and character values. It is also a time when students develop and acquire attitudes toward school self, peers, social groups and family. Comprehensive developmental school counseling programs provide education, prevention and intervention services, which are integrated into all aspects of children’s lives. Early identification and intervention of children’s academic and personal/social needs is essential in removing barriers to learning and in promoting academic achievement. The knowledge, attitudes and skills that students acquire in the areas of academic, career and personal/social development during these elementary years serve as the foundation for future success.
Why Elementary School Counselors?
Elementary school years set the tone for developing the knowledge, attitudes and skill necessary for children to become healthy, competent and confident learners. Through a comprehensive developmental school counseling program, counselors work as a team with the school staff, parents and the community to create a caring climate and atmosphere. By providing education, prevention, early identification and intervention, school counselors can help all children can achieve academic success. The professional elementary school counselor holds a master’s degree and required state certification in school counseling. Maintaining certification includes on-going professional development to stay current with education reform and challenges facing today’s students. Professional association membership enhances the school counselor’s knowledge and effectiveness.
(From American School Cousnelor's Association; www.schoolcounselor.org)
Everyone deserves a chance to fly!
~ from Wicked, the Musical
