Welcome to Ms. Ross' Counselor Corner.
It's time to start a new school year at Trip Elementary! This is my second year in Gwinnett County Schools & my fourth 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 primarly with second and third grade students & teachers. I am part-time and will be working alongside Tricia Wilkens here at Trip ES.
I am currently part-time at Trip ES and my hours are 7:30-11:30 Monday thru Friday.
You may contact me by email or phone.
Email: Laura_Ross@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Phone: 678-639-3862
There are 10 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)
Too Sick for School?
A friendly reminder as we begin a new Cold/Flu season. Please keep your child at home if:
*A fever of 100.0 or higher (also if you pick your child up on day for a fever they MUST be fever free without medication for 24 hours before returning)
*Vomited more than once
*Diarrhea
*A very frequent cough
*A widespread rash
PLEASE help us minimize the spread of illness by keeping your child home if they have any of these symptoms or have been diagnosed with an illness by their pediatrician. It is very easy for children to spread their germs to others who may not be sick. While school attendance is very important, we must also be diligent in protecting the health of all students. Your assistance in helping us do so is GREATLY appreciated!
Thank You,
Trip Clinic