Guidance Curriculum

Topics

Bullying
Study Skills
Personal Safety
Conflict Resolution
Understanding
Self
Careers
Decision Making
Peer Relationships
Character
Education
Confidentiality

All information shared during counseling sessions

are confidential
unless you tell us that
(1) you are planning to harm
yourself or others
or

Mission
Statement:
The mission of the
counseling program is to
support all students through
a comprehensive and
developmental approach by
addressing personal/social,
academic and career
awareness in order to
achieve quality learning and
lifelong success as directed
by Dripping Springs ISD and
Texas Education Agency. We
will foster personal
responsibility in students as
they work toward becoming
leaders and life-long
learners. We do our best to
nurture and guide all our
students while they develop
as leaders.

An Introduction to
Your School
Counseling and
Guidance Program

Walnut Springs
Elementary School

(2) you are the victim

of abuse or neglect.
In these situations, we are
required by law to report this
information to parents and/or
the appropriate agencies.

Counselors help with

development in:

ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

Classroom support
Goal setting
Transition
Study skills and organization
Identify strengths and areas for
growth

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Education on job clusters

Interests/skills survey
Life skills

How services are

delivered
Guidance Curriculum:

Individual Student Planning:

PERSONAL/SOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT

Leader In Me
Respect of self and others
Interpersonal skills
Coping skills
Problem solving skills
Strengths and resiliency

Weekly classes to teach,

practice, and engage students
with social skills
Developmentally appropriate,
interactive lessons
Collaboration with teacher
enrichment for integration in the
classroom
Coordination of goals, strategies,
abilities, and interests to create
unique path for the future
Collaboration for transitions

Responsive Services:

Meeting the immediate needs

and concerns of students
Consultation and collaboration
with teachers, families, and
specialists
Referrals to resources
Support in crisis situations
Small group education and
support

Indirect Student Services:

Referrals
Consultation
Collaboration

Contact Information
Ms. Jenny Kelly
School Counselor Intern
Walnut Springs Elementary School
300 Sportsplex Drive
Dripping Springs, Texas
(512) 858-3884
jenny.kelly@dsisd.txed.net

When should I see the school

counselor?
Come see the counselor if you
need help with any of the
following issues:
Academic concerns
Resolving conflicts
Change in home
environment
Friendship concerns
Grief
Managing feelings
Classroom concerns
New student adjustment
Low self-esteem
Stress/anxiety/worry
Behavior
Happy occasions
Success and accomplishments
Anytime!