Jefferson County Public Schools Counselors, in partnership with students, families, staff, community, and business, will prepare students to be successful lifelong learners. The K-12 comprehensive guidance program will provide teaching and modeling strategies that create and nurture a safe and positive teaching environment.

Our Comprehensive Developmental Guidance Program K-5 provides the skills necessary for academic success, career planning, and personal and social growth.

Meet Your School Counselor:

Name	E-Mail Address	Who she serves	Number of students
Deb Amchin	deborah.amchin@jefferson.kyschools.us	pre-k thru 5th	600

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. Can you provide contact information for Louisville Community resources so I can access services for my child? Click here.
   
   
2. Can you provide contact information for JCPS resources so I can access services for my child? Click here.
   
   
3. What support services are available at Kennedy Elementary
   
   

   Support Services
   FRYSC Extended School Services (ESS) Mentoring Clothes Closet ECE Services Reading Recovery Seven Counties ESL Services	Tutoring Grandparent's Club Study Skills Class Guest Speakers Advance Placement Courses YMCA- Before/After School Care Dad's/Mom's Day Out Speech Clinician

   
   
4. What specific services are available through my child's counselor?
   
   

   Counselors Services
   Peer Mediation Classroom Guidance Individual Counseling Group Counseling Test Result Interpretation Character Education Transition Services Conflict Resolution Referrals to Outside Agencies Drug Prevention Program	Parent Night Financial Aide Workshop Counselor Newsletter Parent/Student/Teacher Liaison Anger Management Counseling Academic Counseling Testing Information CATS Prep Advance Program Testing

   
   
5. What is the best way to talk with my child’s counselor?
   A parent should set up an appointment to see their child’s counselor by phone, e-mail, fax, or letter.
   
   
6. What is the best way for my child to talk with his/her counselor?
   The best way is for students to make an appointment with clerical staff and the counselor through the Counseling Office. If it is an emergency, they should contact a teacher or general office staff member immediately and let them know of their need to see their counselor.
   
   
7. What else can I learn about the services and programs offered by JCPS?
   This link accesses the JCPS home page, which has information on a variety of JCPS programs and departments.
   
   
8. Is there a general K-12 website for me to access counselor related information?
   This link is to the JCPS-Counselor web pages. This link will allow you to access information regarding curriculum, enrollment, health/immunization, testing, grading procedures, special programs, college/career information, and community resources.

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