Guidance Counselor

U.S.J. Guidance Counseling Program
The counselor is responsible for managing and implementing the comprehensive counseling and guidance program. At U.S. Jones Elementary we assist students in their efforts to learn the skills and attitudes required for school success. We emphasize decision-making skills and early exploration of career and educational goals. The program includes structured experiences presented through classroom and group guidance activities.
Topics for guidance program activities may include, but are not limited to:
Bullying
Substance Abuse Programs
Career Awareness and Exploration
Study Skills
Self-concept
Peer Relationships
Personal Safety
Choice-Making Skills
Partners in our community that help meet the needs of students:
Hope for Families and Community Services, Inc. - 334-318-5108
West Alabama Mental Health Center- 1-800-239-2901
Marengo County Juvenile Services
Marengo County Social Services
The Theo Ratlif Center
Valtina Bowden
U.S. Jones Elementary Counselor
334-289-0426
The counselor is responsible for managing and implementing the comprehensive counseling and guidance program. At U.S. Jones Elementary we assist students in their efforts to learn the skills and attitudes required for school success. We emphasize decision-making skills and early exploration of career and educational goals. The program includes structured experiences presented through classroom and group guidance activities.
Topics for guidance program activities may include, but are not limited to:
Bullying
Substance Abuse Programs
Career Awareness and Exploration
Study Skills
Self-concept
Peer Relationships
Personal Safety
Choice-Making Skills
Partners in our community that help meet the needs of students:
Hope for Families and Community Services, Inc. - 334-318-5108
West Alabama Mental Health Center- 1-800-239-2901
Marengo County Juvenile Services
Marengo County Social Services
The Theo Ratlif Center
Valtina Bowden
U.S. Jones Elementary Counselor
334-289-0426