elementary counselor

elementary counselor- lauren marconi

The purpose of Starkville Academy's elementary counseling program is to help each student be successful both academically and personally.  The elementary counselor's goal is to support and equip our students to thrive in school and in life. She strives to meet the needs of all PreK-4th grade students through:

Classroom Guidance:

Monthly lessons highlight a character trait or life skill.

Topics include:

  • Growth mindset

  • Good citizenship

  • Sportsmanship

  • Listening skills

  • Study skills

  • Responsibility

Individual Counseling:

Counseling students on a short-term basis in areas such as:

  • Academic concerns

  • Emotional concerns

  • Peer relationships

  • Problem solving

Collaboration and Consultation:

The elementary counselor is available for collaboration and consultation with teachers, parents, students, administrators, and the community to address the academic, social and emotional concerns of our students.

Small Group Guidance:

Small groups or lunch bunches are run in the following areas:

  • Friendship Skills

  • Study Skills

  • Behavior Management

Recommended books:

  • The 7 Habits of Happy Kids Collection by Sean Covey

  • The Magic of Me: My Magical Choices by Becky Cummings

Records for a new student in grades PreK-4th will be requested from their previous school by the elementary counselor once the admissions process is complete.

Records for a student transferring schools will be mailed by the elementary counselor once a request has been received from the student’s new school and the withdrawal process is complete.