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Kemmons Wilson Leadership Development and Counseling Center
Upper School Counseling 901-260-1335 Academic Support | Alcohol and Other Drug Education | Personal Counseling
Academic Monitoring Student grades will be monitored and the counselor will contact each student whose grade report contains any Ds or Fs to analyze the situation and help the student determine approaches that will address the problem in a positive way. Students whose grades are not low enough to place them in the above category, but are below their expectations, are encouraged to make an appointment with the counselor. Tutor Referrals Peer tutoring is available for students who are experiencing academic difficulty. For further information, contact Bebe Jonakin in the Counseling Center . A list of professional tutors available for students who truly need help is maintained in the Counseling Center. Professional tutors should only be hired when all other avenues have been explored. Faculty Advising The purposes of the Faculty Advising program are as follows:
The week after progress reports are recorded, both freshmen and sophomores must meet with their advisors in one-on-one sessions to review their grades. During these meetings, the advisor and the advisee identify areas where the student could improve. Parent Conferences Parent conferences may be scheduled by calling Bebe Jonakin at 260-1335. Services for Students with Disabilities Appropriate accommodations on semester exams may be provided to students with documented learning disabilities that limit their ability to reach their potential on lengthy cumulative exams. Refer to the U-Book for further details.
Alcohol and Other Drug Education Prevention is a primary goal; therefore, the focus is on presenting students with relevant, up-to-date, and compelling information that points them toward a reasonable, self-determined, personal policy of non-use. Toward this end, the following activities have been included in our plans for the school year:
Any parent, student, or administrator may make a student referral to Mrs. Jonakin, Director of Counseling Services, if they have reason to suspect that the student is using/abusing alcohol or other drugs. She will meet with the student, attempt to determine if there is a basis for concern, and, if necessary, contact the parents to recommend an appropriate course of action based on the needs of the student. Our ultimate goal is to prevent alcohol and other drug use/abuse and to promote responsible decision-making on the part of our young men in an effort to maximize their safety and welfare during this time of their lives.
Personal counseling is the primary focus of the Counseling Department. This is where the rubber meets the road in the journey of the adolescent life. One-on-one verbal interaction in a friendly and encouraging environment allows the counselor to build a relationship, based on trust that enables the counselor and young men to explore potential road blocks and possible actions that will avoid or overcome those obstacles. Our goal is to allow the students to look within themselves and become aware of their unlimited capacity to achieve. Adolescents face a variety of challenges throughout their teenage years. Students often enter the counseling office to discuss difficulties with their classes, relationship troubles, stressful home environments, depression, and anxiety. When addressing students’ concerns, the counselor offers empathy, unconditional support, and trust to seek a comfortable environment for the young men to discuss their problems. The counselor encourages the students to look within themselves and consider alternative perspectives. Psychologist Referrals Referrals are made on an individual basis. Contact Bebe Jonakin for further information. |
