Edward E. Drew Middle - Counseling Center

"The professional school counselor is a certified/licensed educator trained in school counseling with unique qualifications and skills to address all students’ academic, personal/social and career development needs. Professional school counselors implement a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes and enhances student achievement." (ASCA, The Role of the Professional School Counselor)

Counseling Center

Mrs. A. Robinson - Drew's School Counselor and
Ms. Purinton - Drew's Guidance Secretary

MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM

Middle school counselors enhance the learning process and promote academic achievement for all students by providing services to students, parents/guardians, school staff, and the community in the following areas:

STUDENTS

Professional school counselors develop confidential relationships with students to help them resolve or cope with problems and developmental concerns. In addition, they provide:

Academic support services

Individual academic, career, and personal/social planning

Individual or group counseling

Crisis management and responsive counseling services

Transition programs

Referrals to support services or community resources

Advocacy

Information

Classroom lessons

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS

Information

Parent conferences

Consultation

School-to-parent communication

Referrals to support services or community resources

TEACHERS

Provide recommendations and assist students with the post-secondary application process

Classroom guidance lessons

Academic support and education to help students succeed academically

At-risk student identification and implementation of interventions to enhance success

ADMINISTRATORS

Improve school climate

Provide academic support interventions

Assist with behavioral management plans

School-wide needs assessments

Share data to enhance academic success of all students

COMMUNITY

Worked-based learning, work permits
Work based learning
Career Education

Registering Your Child

Documents Required

Parent or legal guardian MUST register the student. Guardians and foster parents MUST provide proper court custody papers to register a student.
Complete Immunization Records
Birth Certificate (Original with a raised seal)
Proof of Residency (lease agreement, rent mortgage statement, utility bill or voters registration card)
Final Grades (report card) from previous school
IEP/504-if applicable

PARENT RESOURCE CENTER

37 Stafford Avenue
Stafford, VA 22554
Telephone (Voice or TDD) 540-658-6710 Fax Number 540-658-6455
(Our office is located at the Alvin York Bandy School Administration Complex. We are in room 17 of the Professional Development Center)

Education Coordinator ~ Rebecca Leggitt
Parent Coordinator ~ Joyce Resh

The Parent Resource Center is an information center for Stafford County families and others concerned with the care and education of children with disabilities. The center is open to any family who has concerns or questions about their child’s development and education. Our primary focus is children who receive special education services or families who suspect their child may have a disability. It is also designed to promote partnerships among parents, educators, and the community.

SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE PARENT RESOURCE CENTER

Workshops for parents and educators

Newsletters

Referral services

Lending Library
Support

HOW CAN I REACH THE CENTER?

You can visit the Parent Resource Center during the school year, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and the 4th Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Center is located in the Professional Development Center at the Alvin York Bandy School Administration Complex.

WHO STAFFS THE CENTER?

Education Coordinator ~ Rebecca Leggitt
Parent Coordinator ~ Joyce Resh

An Education Coordinator and a Parent Coordinator staff the Parent Resource Center. Both coordinators have children in Stafford County Public Schools that receive special education services. The Education Coordinator is a licensed special education teacher in the state of Virginia.

Email the Parent Resource Center if you are interested in a list of tutors for your student. Please include your child's grade and the subject area.

Helpful Websites for Homework and Middle School Students and Parents

21st Century Discipline: Building Responsibility, Cooperation and Self Management

Parent information concerning My Space

PARENT RESOURCE CENTER

37 Stafford Avenue Stafford, VA 22554 Telephone (Voice or TDD) 540-658-6710 Fax Number 540-658-6455 (Our office is located at the Alvin York Bandy School Administration Complex. We are in room 17 of the Professional Development Center)

37 Stafford Avenue
Stafford, VA 22554
Telephone (Voice or TDD) 540-658-6710 Fax Number 540-658-6455
(Our office is located at the Alvin York Bandy School Administration Complex. We are in room 17 of the Professional Development Center)