School Counseling
Vision: All Pine Crest students will grow socially, emotionally, and academically into respectful, lifelong learners. They are prepared to confidently embrace challenges in order to successfully be leaders who embrace inclusiveness and diversity.
Mission: The mission of the school counseling program at Pine Crest Elementary is to pursue academic and behavioral excellence by creating a safe, equitable, and accessible environment that supports the social, emotional, physical well-being, and academic success of EVERY student by celebrating and embracing diversity. All students have equitable access to the Pine Crest Elementary School counseling program, which provides developmentally appropriate activities including individual, small group (not during distance learning), and classroom lessons. The school counselor uses an anti-racist lens to advocate for equity and access to challenging coursework, enrichment opportunities, and differentiated instruction as well as fairness, justice, and respect for all.
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MCPS Be Well 365
Be Well 365 ensures that students have the necessary skills to:
Become positive members of the school and broader community
Manage their emotions
Build academic and social resilience
Identify and access support for themselves or a friend
Peacefully resolve conflict
Make positive decisions
MCPS is committed to providing families with activities and materials to support learning during the closure. Learning activities and materials are available online through the myMCPS Classroom as well as print materials for your child to access during our school closure.
If you have any questions please e-mail me at Christina_R_Parent@mcpsmd.org
Individual - Is your child struggling in an academic, social, or emotional area, I can meet with them to provide support.
Classroom Lessons - I provide lessons on topics such as personal body safety, bullying, and mindfulness. I also support teachers in implementing Sanford Harmony and Leader in Me.
Student Support -I support students by creating environments for taking risks and social/emotional growth. These are done virtually through Kindness Club, Lunch Bunches, and check ins.
Family Support - Provide resources to families including therapy referrals, referrals to Linkages for Learning and other organizations, other general support.