GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

UPCOMING EVENTS:  2nd grade ITBS/CogAT Testing Nov. 4-11

The Guidance Program is designed to be pro-active in measure and teach skills to prevent problems from arising, but also re-active to assist students in times of crisis.  We are here to help so please feel free to call us if you need anything.  Kim (K, 2nd, & 4th) can be reached daily until 11:30 at 260-6308 and Kellie (1st, 3rd, & 5th) can be reached at 260-4732.  We both have voicemail so please feel free to leave a message any time and we’ll get back with you at our earliest convenience.

MEET THE STAFF

Kim Hoskins:  I have been teaching in Anderson Five for the past 17 years.  I worked eight years in the Guidance Department at McCants Middle School and will be starting my fourth year here at Whitehall.  I have a seven year old daughter named Taylor and she has been very excited about starting 2nd grade this year.  I love my Whitehall students and look forward to getting to know them even better this school year!

Kellie Brown:  I am beginning my tenth year as a guidance counselor in Anderson Five and I truly love my job!  Prior to that, I taught first grade in Greenville County and in Anderson One so I have been in the education field for thirteen years.  I am originally from Seneca but I live here in Anderson now and am happily married to Greg and we have a 1st grader, Camille.

MONTHLY THEME

SAFETY - we are currently using the "Too Good for Drugs" curriculum to  reinforce goal setting, decision making, bonding with others, identifying and managing emotions, and communicating effectively

SERVICES OFFERED

Classroom Guidance, Coordination, Consultation, Individual & Group Counseling, Parent & Teacher Conferences, and Responsive Services

Character Education

RESPONSIBILITY:  being dependable and accountable for your words and actions

REFERRAL AGENCIES

Anderson Interfaith Ministries 226-2273

Behavioral Health Services 260-4168

Department of Social Services 260-4100

Family Counseling Center 225-6266

Foothills Alliance 231-7273

Safe Harbor 261-3633

Salvation Army 225-7381

Child and Adolescent Center (division of Mental Health) 716-2316