ALL Porter students are welcome to see any of the school counselors. This year, we will be working with students through classroom lessons, small groups, and individual check-ins.
PORTER SCHOOL COUNSELORS:
Mrs. Meres, [email protected] Works with grades 3, 5, Life Learners 1 and 2
Mr. Lockamy, [email protected] Works with middle school
Mrs. Bablak, [email protected] Works with grades 1, 2, and 4
OUR VISION....Mary G. Porter Traditional School students are responsible decision makers, adaptable problem solvers, persistent leaders, future-oriented learners and dedicated citizens in our community.
OUR MISSION....The Mary G. Porter Traditional School Counseling Team provides an accessible and equitable comprehensive school counseling program that supports every student's academic, career, and social/emotional needs
OUR PHILOSOPHY....We believe that the School Counseling Program is an integral part of the overall education system, and therefore all students should have the right to be served by the school counseling program. All students should have access to a full-time, state certified master's-degree-level counselor. The counselor abides by the professional ethics of guidance and counseling as advocated by the American School Counselor Association. To verify the effectiveness of the school counseling program, counselors utilize data to assist with program development and evaluation.
Our counselors are devoted to the school counseling program's implementation. The counselors works in cooperation with other professional educators, parents/guardians, and the community to ensure success for our students. We are committed to making a difference and to providing opportunities for all students to become lifelong learners.
We believe in the worth and uniqueness of our students and are dedicated to advocating for students in the educational setting. Our counseling philosophy is proactive and preventative in nature and is committed to meeting the needs of all of our students by using age appropriate programs and lessons that support the academic process.
EMERGENCY RESOURCES:
ACTS Helpline ......................................703-368-4141
SUICIDE Hotline..................................1-800-SUICIDE (24-hour hotline)
CRISIS TEXT Hotline..........................1-800-784-2433 (24-hour hotline), 741741
PWC Child Protective Services Hotline ................................703-792-4200
ASSISTING STUDENTS AMIDST GLOBAL CHALLENGES….
PWCS acknowledges the extensive impact on students, families amidst ongoing global challenges. During times of crisis, the pain and adversity experienced by individuals and communities are profoundly distressing. We acknowledge that students may come across troublesome information on social media and other channels. Our school-based mental health and health professionals stand ready to support students and families as we continue to navigate world events that impact many in different ways. Additionally, we encourage you to use THIS RESOURCE from the National Association of School Psychologists to guide and facilitate discussions surrounding the sensitive topics linked to world crises, which can evoke strong emotions.
If you believe that your student's response to global crises and violence is affecting their learning, please don't hesitate to reach out to any of Porter’s support personnel:
