Counseling
Our Counselor
Our counselor is someone who you will want to get to know because she can assist you as you progress through elementary school. Make an appointment to see our counselor, Mrs Wright.
Phone: (972) 240-3710 extension 43008
Vision statement
I believe that all children can learn, but that learning may look different for all children. The best path to support learning is through building relationships. It is the goal of the Classical Center at Vial's Counseling program to develop a personal relationship with each child I encounter, as well as with each staff member I support. Without a supported staff system, student success is not likely.
Mission statement
To provide a holistic view of every child's overall academic, career readiness, and social emotional progress. I will work collaboratively with stakeholders to advocate for student and teachers in order to best support meaningful learning for ALL students.
What can my counselor do for me?
Counselors will help you by:
- reviewing your choice of subject during the registration period (February - April)
- providing study skills and academic information
- providing career and college information
- helping in teacher/student relationships
- helping cope with family issues
- listening to concerns about friends, etc.
- giving you information about life and decision-making skills
- referring you to people or places outside of school for help if necessary
- being your advocate – counselors are here for you!
Counselors for each campus are certified by the state of Texas in School Counseling, have a Master’s Degree, and previous teaching experience. Each elementary school has a guidance counselor to help ensure that adequate support for helping students to succeed and meet their goals is available.
Visit the district website for more information about the GISD Guidance & Counseling programs.
It's never too early to plan for college
There is a very important federal website, Free Application for Federal Student Aid FASFA that you can visit if your child plans on going to college. You can start planning now by using FASFA to learn about the financial aid process and get an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid.
As we all know, planning ahead and paying for our child’s college is very expensive. If you are not aware of the 529 Plans, then we suggest it might be worth your time to go online and research it. This plan offers help in saving for your child’s college education.
Bullying
No student should be subjected to bullying or harassment that interferes with their ability to learn or their safety.
Visit the Bullying Prevention and Investigation page on the district website for more information and resources.
Anonymous Alerts®
You can use the Anonymous Alerts® webform or mobile app to quickly, easily and anonymously report bullying, cyberbullying and other sensitive topics to school officials.
Anonymous Alerts® is monitored by GISD Security 24-hours daily and should only be used for serious and urgent matters. In the event of an emergency or life-threatening event, always call 911.
Download the app
To place a report from a mobile device, first download the free Anonymous Alerts® app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. Then open the app and enter activation code garlandisd.