Counseling Corner

Johnson County is fortunate to have a Developmental Guidance Program where all children have the opportunity to enhance the skills necessary to help them become responsible, successful learners. Our counseling program is based on the Kentucky Guidance Curriculum. The Curriculum is designed to help students acquire age-appropriate knowledge and skills within the following content areas:   Personal/ Social Skills : Character Education, Communication skills, Responsible behaviors Educational: Decision making, goal setting, planning and problem solving skills, Study Skills Career development: Motivation to achieve  The focus of the counseling program is to help build a supportive and caring environment so that students will achieve academic and personal success. The counselor is available to help parents and teachers understand the normal developmental growth stages of children, as well as to work with students in classroom guidance lessons, small groups and individually. St...