- Geggie Elementary
- Guidance and Counseling
Guidance and Counseling
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Thank you for visiting our guidance and counseling website. The guidance program is implemented by certified school counselors with the support of teachers, administrators and parents. If you need any further assistance, don't hesitate to contact us.
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.
Guidance and Counseling at Geggie Elementary
Guidance and counseling is an integral part of the total educational program at Geggie Elementary. It is developmental and facilitative in nature, as it assists students in developing competencies for life experiences and transitions. It includes student-centered sequential activities.
Geggie’s guidance program is a comprehensive model which incorporates the following four key components:
Curriculum
Curriculum consists of lessons that facilitate academic and social development. These lessons are presented systematically through classroom and group activities in kindergarten through grade five. The curriculum is organized around the following categories:
- Promoting Knowledge of Self and Others
- Career Planning and Exploration
- Educational and Vocational Development
Individual Planning
Individual Planning includes activities that help all students plan, monitor and manage their own learning as well as their personal and career development. Individual planning is implemented through such strategies as advisement, appraisal, referral for specific educational programs, and team meetings.
Responsive Services
Responsive Services consists of activities to meet immediate needs and concerns of students whether these needs or concerns require counseling, consultation, referral or information.
System Support
System Support consists of management activities that establish, maintain, and enhance the total guidance program. This component is implemented and carried out through activities in the following areas:
- Professional Development
- Staff and Community Relations
- Consultations with Teachers
- Advisory Councils
- Community Outreach
Contact Information

Kelly Guiney
Counselor

Jessica Jennings
Counselor