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    • STUCO
    • TSA
    • VMS Band
    • AVID
  • Library
  • For Parents
  • Our Staff

VMS Counseling

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Judy Hargrove
Email: judy.hargrove@venusisd.net
Degrees and Certifications: M.Ed. School Counseling
​The role of the counselor is to guide students in academics. Counselors coordinate and administer testing as well as interpret test scores and help students develop academic plans.  Parent contact and communication is a big part of their job; as student advocates, they are resources for parents and teachers and can help facilitate open communication between all parties.  You may reach our counselor by phone or email.  Normally, students may stop in the front office before school, before lunch, or between classes and request to meet with the counselor. If the student has a need to see the counselor that qualifies as an emergency, he/she should inform the front office staff so that the student can be seen immediately.  In the current circumstances, students or parents should email the counselor with emergencies or problems.  Also, see all of the resources listed below that may be helpful as well.  
La función del consejero es de guiar a los estudiantes en lo académico. Los consejeros coordinan y administran las pruebas, así como el interpretar los puntajes de las pruebas y ayudar a los estudiantes a desarrollar planes académicos. El contacto y la comunicación con los padres es una gran parte de su trabajo; Como defensores de los estudiantes, son recursos para padres y maestros y pueden ayudar a facilitar la comunicación abierta entre todas las partes. Puede comunicarse con nuestro asesor por teléfono o correo electrónico. Normalmente, los estudiantes pueden detenerse en la oficina principal antes de la escuela, antes del almuerzo o entre clases y solicitar reunirse con el consejero. Si el estudiante necesita ver al consejero que califica como una emergencia, él / ella debe informar al personal de la oficina principal para que el estudiante pueda ser visto de inmediato. En las circunstancias actuales, los estudiantes o los padres deben enviar un correo electrónico al consejero con emergencias o problemas. Además, vea todos los recursos enumerados a continuación que también pueden ser útiles.


Parent Resources

www.empoweringparents.com - This site contains articles and suggestions on how to motivate children
www.kidshealth.org - This site includes information on depression in teens and suggestions for parents on handling this common issue
www.stopbullying.gov - This government created site focuses on bullying and provides a large amount of information and resources.
MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS TIPS FOR QUARANTINE
1. Stick to a routine.  Go to sleep and wake up at a reasonable time, write a schedule that is varied and includes
time for work as well as self-care.
2. Get showered and dressed in comfortable clothes, wash your face, brush your teeth.  Take the time to do a
bath or a facial.  Put on some bright colors.  It is amazing how our dress can impact our mood.
3. Get out at least once a day, for at least thirty minutes.  If you are concerned of contact, try first thing in the
morning, or later in the evening, and try less traveled streets and avenues.  If you are high risk or living with those
who are high risk, open the windows and blast the fan.  It is amazing how much fresh air can do for spirits.
4. Find some time to move each day, again daily for at least thirty minutes.  If you don’t feel comfortable going
outside, there are many YouTube videos that offer free movement classes, and if all else fails, turn on the music
and have a dance party!
5. Reach out to others, you guessed it, at least once daily for thirty minutes.  Try to do FaceTime, Skype, phone calls,
texting—connect with other people to seek and provide support.  Don’t forget to do this for your children as well. 
Set up virtual playdates with friends daily via FaceTime, Facebook Messenger Kids, Zoom, etc—your kids miss their
​ friends, too!
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