Byck's Counselor, Brenda Bendson
2328 Cedar Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40222
Phone (502) 485-8221
Fax (502) 485-8805

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-12 provides the skills necessary for academic success, career planning, and personal and social growth.

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 Byck Elementary?

• Family Resource Center
  
• Extended School Services (ESS)
  
• Clothes Closet
  
• ECE Services
  
• Staff Support Team (SST)
• Reading Recovery
  
• Seven Counties-School Based
  
• ESL Services
  
• After School Tutoring at Plymouth Community Center
  
• Advance Placement

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

• Peer Mediation
  
• Classroom Guidance
  
• Individual Counseling
  
• Group Counseling
  
• Test Result Interpretation
  
• Character Education
  
• Transition Services
  
• Conflict Resolution
• Referrals to Outside Agencies
  
• Drug Prevention Program
  
• Advance Program Testing
  
• Parent/Student/Teacher Liaison
  
• Anger Management Counseling
  
• Testing Information
  
• Records and Immunization Information
  
• Service Learning Projects each year

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 ask their classroom teacher to talk with me.

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.