MEET YOUR
SCHOOL
COUNSELOR!
Dear Parents,
My name is Loraine James and I am the school counselor in your child’s school. Many of you may not have had a school counselor when you were in elementary school. For those of you who did, there is a good possibility that school counselors have different functions than they did ten or twenty years ago.
First and foremost, it is my responsibility to help your child get the best possible education. A good education includes not only learning to read, write, and do math, but also includes learning good social skills. This means, among other things, learning how to get along with other children, making good decisions, controlling anger, accepting responsibility, and being aware of strengths and weaknesses. Many of these skills are taught at home. It is my intent to supplement the learning from home through small group and classroom guidance.
I am also here to help students who are facing particular challenges. Such family disruptions as an illness, death, or divorce may affect children at school. If your family is experiencing anything out of the ordinary, please let me know. If I am aware of any special issues that may concern your child, I can observe your child and help both your child and you with challenges that might surface.
One of my major functions is to help parents. If you have a particular concern about your child, I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss the matter.
It is important to remember that when school personnel and parents work together, it is a winning combination for children. All children deserve to be winners, and together, we can help this goal to be realized.
If I can be of any help to you, please call 770-578-7214/7214 or email Loraine.james@cobbk12.org.
I am looking foward to a great year!
