Counselor

Counselor, Mary Wade

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.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Can you provide contact information for JCPS resources so I can access services for my child? Click Here
2. What support services are available? FRYSC, Extended School Services (ESS), Mentoring, Clothes Closet, ECE Services, Reading Recovery and Seven Counties-School Based Counseling.
3. 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
• Academic Counseling
• Testing Information
• Special Education Assessments/Services

1. 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, email, fax, or letter.
2. What is the best way for my child to talk with his/her counselor?
   The best way for students to make an appointment is by contacting a teacher or general office staff member and let them know of their need to see their counselor.
3. What else can I learn about the services and programs offered by JCPS? Click Here.
4. Is there a general K-12 website for me to access counselor related information? Click Here.