We offer counseling services to all students, both individually and in groups, and design our services to address the academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of students.
Need to speak to your school counselor? Please feel free to contact us.
Mrs. McCahill: 804-723-3587
Mrs. McCahill works with grades 1, 3, 5.
Mrs. McCahill will be at RPES on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Mrs. Gray: 804-723-3598
Mrs. Gray works with grades K, 2, 4.
Mrs. Gray will be at RPES Monday-Friday.
Direct Services
Instruction
Instruction is teaching classroom lessons through direct instruction to whole classes and small groups. The lessons are comprehensive in scope, preventive in nature, and developmental in design based on the needs of students.
Appraisal and Advisement
Appraisal and advisement is a two-part process. School counselors assist students to understand their abilities, interests, skills, and achievement. Secondly, school counselors make recommendations based on the appraisal of test inventories and other data.
CounselingCounseling is professional assistance and support given to students during a transition, heightened stress, a critical change, or other situations impeding student success.
Indirect Services
Referrals
Referrals involve directing students and parents to school or community resources for additional assistance or information.
Consultation
Consultation is sharing strategies with parents, teachers, other educators, and community organizations to support student achievement.
Collaboration
Collaboration pertains to working with other educators, parents, and the community to support student achievement and fulfill the goals of the school counseling program. Collaboration includes teaming/partnering, school committees, and parent workshops.