School Counseling
The school counselor is a wonderful resource for initial student concerns. The school counselor will collaborate and plan for supports with other school-based mental health team members (i.e. school psychologist, school social worker, special education dean) as appropriate.
Click on the blue link above to email Banneker's School Counselor or call 540-751-2480.
The purpose of the school counseling program is to help all students succeed both academically and socially. As school counselors, we will be working with all students in the following domains:
Academic development
Career development
Personal/social development
The guidance curriculum will be incorporated in several ways throughout the year including classroom guidance and small group enrichment as well as additional counseling services.
School Counseling Lessons:
Mrs. Maynard will be meeting with each classroom throughout the school year for school counseling lessons. Lessons will be taught every other week and are 50 minutes long (25 minutes for Kindergarten). These lessons will include character education, study skills, test-taking skills, conflict resolution, friendship, making and keeping friends, team building, problem solving, goal setting, celebrating diversity, and careers.
Small Group Counseling:
Mrs. Maynard will be leading several small groups, on several topics, throughout the school year for grades K– 5. Each group will meet for 25-30 minutes. Each group will run for 6-8 weeks. Administrators, teachers, and parents may refer students to participate in the small groups. Small group participation is optional and parents must give permission for their child to participate in the small groups. Please contact Mrs. Maynard for more information on small group counseling.
Individual Counseling:
Students may meet with Mrs. Maynard individually to discuss any issues throughout the year. A student may refer themselves by filling out a counselor form or by letting their teacher know. Teachers or parents may also refer children at any time by contacting us. These concerns may include, but are not limited to, the following topics: illness or death of a loved one, separation or divorce of parents, conflicts with friends or siblings, and/or any concerns that are interfering with academic performance or social development.
Parent Consultation:
Mrs. Maynard is available to consult with parents on any issue that may be interfering with student's academic performance or social development. Please contact her to set up an appointment at any time throughout the school year. She can be reached by email: Madison Maynard or you can reach her by contacting the school office at 540-751-2480.