Guidance

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Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s): 

My name is Jill Sage and I would like to introduce myself to you as the School Counselor at Stewartsville Elementary School. I am entering my 5th year in Bedford County School District and I am thrilled to be your school counselor! I look forward to working with you and your child this year, and I will make every effort to see that your child receives as much personal assistance as possible. 

The School Counseling program at Stewartsville Elementary is based on the American School Counseling Association Model and our district standards. It includes a variety of services for ALL students and is designed to assist with interests and issues related to the stages of student growth in the areas of academic, career, personal, emotional, and social development. The following services will be offered for the 2023-24 school year: 

*Small group counseling sessions, with parent permission, for students focusing on: divorce, grief, study skills, friendship/social skills, and anger management. If you feel that your child needs assistance in any of these areas please let me know. 

* Individual meetings to help students adjust to school or help with personal issues on an as needed basis. 

*Classroom guidance virtual lessons will be shared with classroom teachers and the emphasis on social/emotional development, bullying prevention, child protection, academic development (study skills), and career awareness. I provide lessons to teachers for all grades Pre-K through 4th. 

*Referral assistance to other programs and services in the community. 

If you have any questions regarding the counseling program, please contact me directly at 540-890- 2174 or email me at [email protected] I look forward to working together with you this year to help ensure your child's success in school and life in general. We are going to have a great year! 


Sincerely, 
Jill Sage School Counselor 

Stewartsville Elementary