Our school guidance counselors assist teachers, parents and students
to develop positive achievement in both academic and social adjustment.
The counselors work with parents and students individually, in small groups,
and in classroom activities.
Counseling Department Mission Statement
The counselors at Cedar Hill believe:
All students have dignity and worth
All students ethnic, cultural, racial and special needs are considered
in planning and implementing the school counselors' program
The Cedar Hill Elementary School's comprehensive school counseling program
should:
Be based on specific goals and developmental school competencies for all
K-5 students
Use data to drive program development and evaluation
The Cedar Hill Counselors:
Abide by the professional school counseling ethics as advocated by the
Americann School Counseling Association ethics
Keep information confidential unless disclosure is required to prevent
danger to self or others
Cedar Hill Elementary Counselors
Anita Baker
(K, 1st, and 2nd)
Email Ms. Baker
~ Meet Ms. Baker
Joyce Schmidt
(3rd, 4th, and 5th)
Email Ms. Schmidt
~ Meet Ms. Schmidt
Tips for Parents in Times of Crisis
~ Parent's Guide
for Talking About War
Counselor's Favorite Links
American
School Counselor Association
Provides information of value
to school counselors and explanation of school counselors' roles/programs,
etc.
Parent News
Provides professional advice on specific parenting questions and concerns
Cool Sites
For Kids
Provides links to "cool" sites related to school counseling topics
The
Gwinnett Coalition Help Book
The Gwinnett Help Book is now online. This book provides listings of
resources and agencies from the Gwinnett community.
Friendship
Ideas for Kids
This site has lots of great ideas about friends. Thanks to Henry County
Schools for sharing this link.
Children
Coping in Unsettling Times
This site has suggestions and information for dealing with stress in
unsettling times.
Parent Volunteer Opportunity - BOOST: This is an in-school tutoring
program where the volunteer is matched with a student for extra help in
reading or math. Please contact Anita Baker or Joyce Schmidt for
more information about this program.