{"id":161,"date":"2017-08-07T13:42:19","date_gmt":"2017-08-07T17:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/?page_id=161"},"modified":"2025-08-14T11:17:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T15:17:07","slug":"new","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/","title":{"rendered":"School Counseling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/11\/counselor-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-362\" src=\"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/11\/counselor-1-300x132.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/11\/counselor-1-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/11\/counselor-1.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt\">Ms. Emily McGrath<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Hi! I\u2019m Ms. McGrath and I\u2019m so excited to be your school counselor. This is my 4<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0year as a school counselor in SJCSD and I\u2019m here to support all students as they grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Whether it\u2019s helping solve a problem, learning how to be a good friend, or just needing someone to talk to\u2014I\u2019m here for you!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">I believe every child has unique strengths, and I love helping students discover what makes them special. I work with students through classroom lessons, small groups, and one-on-one check-ins. I also collaborate with teachers and families to make sure every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn. When I\u2019m not at school, you might find me reading a good book, traveling to new places, and spending time with friends and family!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/McGrath-pic-scaled.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-403 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/McGrath-pic-192x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"192\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/McGrath-pic-192x300.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/McGrath-pic-656x1024.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/McGrath-pic-768x1199.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/McGrath-pic-984x1536.jpg 984w, https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/McGrath-pic-1311x2048.jpg 1311w, https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/McGrath-pic-scaled.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">If you would like to refer your student to the school counselor please print the form below and return it to your student&#8217;s teacher (teachers can also send home a hard copy)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/01\/school-counselor-referral.pdf\">school counselor referral<\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>Responsiblities\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Classroom Guidance Lessons<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Small Group Counseling<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Individual Counseling<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Crisis Intervention<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/rti\/\">RTI\/MTSS Team Member<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/esol\/\">ESOL Program Coordinator<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/ese\/section504\/\">504 Coordinator<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/ssa\/gifted\/\">Gifted Screenings<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/cc\/\">Character Education<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Testing Coordinator<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/Testing-Monthly-Schedule-25-26.pdf\">Testing Monthly Schedule 25-26<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">School Counseling Mission<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">My mission for the school counseling program at Cunningham Creek Elementary is to provide equitable access to a data-driven, developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive comprehensive school counseling program.\u00a0 The school counseling program is dedicated to preparing every student socially, academically, and emotionally for their future endeavors. I will advocate for every student and work in collaborative partnerships with students, families, staff, and stakeholders to support student\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Character Counts\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/10\/images.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-323\" src=\"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/10\/images-300x160.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/10\/images-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/10\/images.png 308w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Parent Resources<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-211\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/student\/agencies\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-211 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/09\/Heart-hands.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/09\/Heart-hands.png 225w, https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/09\/Heart-hands-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-211\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Social Service Agencies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_311\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-311\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/mental-health\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-311\" src=\"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2017\/08\/Mental-Health.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2017\/08\/Mental-Health.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2017\/08\/Mental-Health-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-311\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mental Health Portal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/09\/Mental-Health-Resource-list-18-19.docx\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79\" src=\"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2013\/03\/Counselor-Sign.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2013\/03\/Counselor-Sign.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2013\/03\/Counselor-Sign-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mental Health Resources<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_87\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/sdfs\/parent\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87\" src=\"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2013\/03\/StopBullyingNow-300x173.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"173\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-87\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bullying Prevention<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/08\/New-cardinal-logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-190 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/08\/New-cardinal-logo-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/08\/New-cardinal-logo-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/08\/New-cardinal-logo.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 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