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Guidance and Counseling

Mission Statement:
All students will be valued and provided results-based instruction in the areas of Career, Academic, and Personal Social Development, through a comprehensive guidance program, as they acquire skills, abilities and attitudes that empower them to be lifelong contributing members of society.

Our guidance and counseling program includes:

CURRICULUM consists of classroom lessons and large group presentations
INDIVIDUAL PLANNING consists of activities that help all students plan, monitor, and manage their own learning as well as their personal and career development.
RESPONSIVE SERVICES consists of activities to meet immediate needs and concerns of students.
SYSTEM SUPPORT consists of management activities that establish, maintain, and enhance the total guidance program.

Please phone the main office for messages requiring immediate attention at (636) 891-6650.

Guidance and counseling is an integral part of the total educational program at Ridge Meadows. It is a comprehensive program that includes sequential activities kindergarten through fifth grade. It is developmental and facilitative in nature, as it assists students in developing competencies for life experiences and transitions.

The counseling program assists students acquire the skills and attitudes necessary to be successful learners. It emphasizes that the classroom is a child's first workplace and that communication, decision-making, interpersonal, and career awareness skills are important to their success.

Ridge Meadows is fortunate to have two counselors. Mrs. Shelnutt is at our school every Thursday. Mrs. Wheeler is at our school every day. We are here to help your child(ren) have a successful year. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Counselors at Ridge Meadows

Teach guidance lessons in all classrooms
Conference with teachers and parents
Interpret individual test results
Coordinate CARE team meetings
Facilitate referrals to Rockwood's Gifted Program
Facilitate referrals for Special Education (Special School District)
Provide short term individual counseling
Facilitate small group counseling

Appointments can be made in many ways:

A student may request an appointment
A teacher may request an appointment for a student
A parent may request an appointment for a student
An administrator may request an appointment for a student

Character Education:

Character Education is infused in guidance lessons as well as classroom lessons taught by all members of Ridge meadows' staff.

Kids 4 Character (K4C)

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Contact Information

SHELNUTT, PAM
Grade/Department: Counselor Part-Time
Phone: (636) 891-6650 x21958
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WHEELER, KATHY
Grade/Department: Counselor
Phone: (636) 891-6658
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