• AES's counseling department focuses on the social and emotional concept of a student's abilities to be successful. The counselors use the Peer Helper Plus program in classroom guidance. The Peer Helpers Plus program includes an evidence based program called the PATH program which instills students to be resilient, reliable, responsible, resourceful, and respectful. The PATH program addresses students with age appropriate material regarding the following subjects of bullying, alcohol and drug use, suicide, and abuse.  

    The counseling program at Albertville Elementary includes: 
     
    • Classroom Guidance
      School Counselors meet with all students, weekly, to present a lesson. These lessons focus on career development, personal/social development, and academic development. These lessons are intended to enhance the life of students.  
       
      Individual Counseling
      Assistance provided to some students who may need help to overcome social and/or personal problems that interfere with learning.  

      Group Counseling
      A support group for students who share a common concern.  Some examples are: divorce, grief, study skills, friendship groups, etc...
       
    • Student Advocacy
      Advocating for the academic success of all students. Advocacy is aimed at eliminating barriers, creating opportunities,  and collaborating with other inside and outside the school system in order to help students meet their needs. 

      Collaboration
      Activities to connect parents and families with resources in the community and consultation with parents and other staff to help meet the needs of students at home and in the classroom.
     
    How can a student see the counselor?
    Student self-referral
    Staff referral
    Parent referral
     
    Please feel free to contact your (child's) school counselor with any questions or concerns.
    Dr. Buchanan- 4th grade counselor
    Ms. Kennedy- 3rd grade counselor