Recent ActivityInstructor: Miss Flaherty & Mrs. Haslem
The School Counseling Department at Bennett Elementary serves to provide a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate counseling program. The school counselors enhance and support the academic, personal/social, and career development needs of our students. Our work is done through classroom lessons, small group counseling, and school wide programs. We also strive to meet each individual student's needs. In addition to maximizing student achievement, we strive to incorporate leadership, advocacy, and collaboration within our Bennett community.
Bennett's school counseling program is aligned with the PWCS school counseling curriculum as well as with the ASCA National Model. The school counseling curriculum at Bennett is supported by special programs such as parent education workshops, character counts, and first friends. These special programs further encourage and empower students and families in an ever-changing 21st century.
Class Announcements Middle School Specialty Program ApplicationsPWCS students in 5th grade have the opportunity to apply to Middle School Specialty Programs. The programs available to Bennett students include Parkside’s Foreign Language Program, Stonewall’s International Baccalaureate Program, Marstellar’s Math & Science Program, or Pennington Traditional School. Below you will find some important dates and deadlines for the application process. Applications for each program are available in the Bennett office.
*January 13: Essay administration (Marstellar, Parkside & Pennington applicants only)
*January 21: Essay administration (Marstellar, Parkside & Pennington applicants only)
*Students writing essays only need to attend one of the dates above. All essay writing will take place in the Bennett Elementary Cafeteria from 3:45-4:45 p.m.A permission slip will come home closer to these dates.
January 22: Teacher recommendation forms due to the student’s teacher (teachers will then return these forms directly to Miss Flaherty)
February 9: All completed applications are due to Miss Flaherty
March 15: Notification of acceptances
Please contact Erin Flaherty at 703.361.8261or flaheree@pwcs.edu if you have any questions or concerns during the Middle School application process. 600 ClubThis year Bennett will be starting a 600 Club. The 600 Club serves to recognize students who have scored a perfect 600 on one or more of their Virginia
We are very excited to be starting this new club. We hope that we will have even more friends that can join our group next year. Please encourage your child to work their hardest in school and to try their best on their SOL tests this year! School Counseling Mission StatementThe mission of the school counseling program at Bennett Elementary is to build a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate, culturally aware counseling program. It will address the academic, personal/social, and career needs of our students through classroom lessons, small group counseling, and school wide programs. We will continually respond to each student’s individual needs. Together with students, staff, parents, and community members, we will empower all students in a safe and respectful environment to become the productive citizens and lifelong learners of tomorrow.
Updated and approved by Bennett's School Counseling Advisory Council 10.6.2009 School Counseling Philosophy StatementThe professional school counselors of Bennett Elementary School believe:
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Class Homework No "Class Homework" exist(s) Class Links  GriefnetA good resource for grieving children. Look under the "resources" section for books and information for children being affected by grief. Know How VirginiaLearn about and explore 16 career clusters by clicking on the “Explore Careers” link. There is also a link for parent information. Love and LogicOffering solutions for parents, “Love and Logic” will help you determine what type of parenting style you use, what will and will not work with your kids, and great comebacks every parent should know. VA Career ViewCareer information appropriate for K-12 as well as parents! Select your grade level on the tabs across the top and explore many different career fields. You may search careers, colleges, and even play one of 23 interactive “CareerTown” games that reinforce concepts on the SOLs. You will also discover printable puzzles, mazes, and books! | ||||||||||||||||||
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