Guidance at St. Thomas More School

The Guidance Office assists students who are dealing with emotional, social, and behavioral or academic issues. Two guidance counselors are available to meet with students as needed. Students can be referred to the guidance counselors by teachers or parents. In addition to individual counseling, counselors conduct small group counseling on a limited basis. Weekly classroom guidance programs, which address social and emotional development, are also scheduled in kindergarten through second grade. Counselors conduct the Child Protection Catechesis in kindergarten through eighth grade each year as well. Counselors welcome the opportunity to work with St. Thomas More children to make the school experience a positive one.

 

Just a note to encourage all parents to take an interest and stay on top of the online chatting and texting that their children are doing.  These methods of communication will probably increase over the summer months while school is out.  The problem is the personal nature of the conversation and the opportunity to create a different persona online.  Remarks are made and language is used that would not be said aloud.  Please be aware of the possibility and do what you must to help your children use the Internet  and cell phones in a positive way.

Also, remember to keep an eye on the video games your children are playing, especially those they might borrow from a friend.  Finally, for younger children and those children who tend to worry, consider the movies they are watching.  Make sure they are age-appropriate for their cognitive development. We have included some websites to help you make safe and appropriate choices for your children and have also listed them on the STM website on the Guidance page.

Have a fun-filled, safe, and relaxing summer with your family.  Get outside and enjoy the sunshine.  Make many happy memories to cherish forever!