Counselor's Page
Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Counselors, in partnership with students, families, staff, community, and business, prepare students to be successful lifelong learners.
Our kindergarten through grade-five Comprehensive Developmental Guidance Program support the skills necessary for academic success and personal and social growth.
Meet your school counselor, Cissy Brown.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can you provide contact information for resources in the Louisville Community 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 Whitney Young Elementary School
- Family Resource and Youth Services Center (FRYSC)
- Extended School Services (ESS)
- Mentoring
- Exceptional Child Education (ECE) services
- Response to Interventiont Team (RTI)
- PACES counselor
- English as a Second Language (ESL) services
- Referrals for After-School Tutoring
- Advance Program testing
4. What specific services are available through my child's counselor?
- Classroom guidance
- Homework support
- Individual/Group counseling
- Test result interpretation
- Transition services
- Referrals to outside agencies
- Parent/Student/Teacher liaison
- Anger-management counseling
- Testing information
5. What is the best way to set up an appointment with my child's counselor?
Parents should set up an appointment with their child's counselor by phone, e-mail, fax, or letter.
6. What is the best way for my child to talk with his or 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 him or her know of their need to see their counselor.
7. Where else can I learn about JCPS services and progams?
Visit the JCPS home page, which has information on a variety of JCPS programs and departments.
8. Is there a general Kindergarten through grade-twelve Web site for me to access counselor-related information?
This link is to the JCPS counselor Web pages. This link allows you to access information regarding curricula, enrollment, health/immunizations, testing, grading procedures, special programs, college/career information, and community resources.