JWES School Counseling Newsletter
February 10, 2021
Ms. Cruse - School Counselor
Schoology Course Website- https://mcpss.schoology.com/course/3021860996/materials#
Email: kcruse@mcpss.com
Website: https://willelemmcpssal.schoolinsites.com/guidance
Location: John Will Elementary School, Summit Avenue, Mobile, AL, USA
Phone: 251-221-1750
School Counselor Schedule
Click the Link below to view the School Counselor Schedule
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GQ5E3GbgGqcFGMue_XYpP-tDOS70qvwNvNdHCsWCdsk/edit?usp=sharingSchool Counseling Program Vision, Mission, and Beliefs Statements
Click the links below to view the following program statements:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YAmkBIXHDv_KtWtCMsGxgq40PUXYecy_/view?usp=sharing
Mission Statement:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WXmnY6LaFPvH2P5-5IVc_w8VoQ5syApi/view?usp=sharing
Beliefs Statements:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vZK0qXkdmSHh38zMJG2c5kmkDqrsrjwD/view?usp=sharing
School Counseling Program Services
Advocate for students by providing the following services through the ASCA National Model
Direct Student Services
Instruction: Classroom guidance lessons
- Emotions, coping skills, communication skills
- Conflict resolution, diversity, tolerance, teamwork
- Community building
- Character education
Appraisal and Advisement
Counseling
Individual work with students
- Short-term work to meet social, emotional, and behavioral goals
Indirect Student Services
Crisis intervention
- Help in planning to prevent crises
- Restore safety and routine after crises
- Safety Plans for students
Consultation with staff and parents/guardians
- Discuss and plan for student needs
- Provide resources and education
Collaboration with teachers, parents, faculty, staff, and school community
Referral assistance to services in the community
- Clinical counseling (AltaPointe or BayPointe), case management, social services, and emergency planning
School Counselor Referral Forms and Virtual Meetings
Need the School Counselor? Use the following School Counselor Referral Forms
Parent Referral Form for Services:
Student Self Referral Form for Services:
Virtual Meetings
Parents and/or students can also meet me virtually for one-on-one sessions. After scheduling a meeting with me you can use the following link to meet: https://mcpss.webex.com/meet/kcruse
Sign up for BayPointe's After School Day Treatment Program
Link to ASDT Referral Form:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Y4sKztTqzRvhV5Pj4YryDdBkI4mvyKo7FAaMdYAbis/edit?usp=sharing
Extended Day Tutoring
Dates: February 2 - 25th 2021
Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Please inform your student's teacher if you are interested and would like to complete a form to sign up.
5th Grade Students: Spring Magnet School Application Window
For more information on applying to magnet schools click the following link below: