The
counseling and guidance program at Gulledge enhances every child’s
school experience. In a relaxed and trusting environment, the
Gulledge counselor provides a safe place for children to express
thoughts and share ideas. All students have classroom guidance
on a bi-monthly basis for one half hour. In this classroom setting,
lessons are taught on conflict resolution, friendship skills,
communication, feelings, study skills, personal safety, career
guidance, decision making, drug awareness, and diversity. Individual
and group sessions are provided on a recommended basis. Students
can be referred by teachers, parents, or the students themselves.
In
the fifth grade we have the KIND kids program which encourages
students to perform acts of kindness and compassion towards
others. The KIND kids students not only help out Gulledge teachers
and staff on a weekly basis, but also organize projects to help
people in our community. Drug prevention and peer pressure interventions
are also practiced and celebrated.
All
students at Gulledge are served by the Guidance program. It
is a part of the school day that helps each child realize that
he/she is a special human being. The Gulledge counselor also
coordinates the testing program within the building, works with
parents, and supports classroom teachers to insure the success
of each student. |