HPG Counseling Department

 

Welcome to Hector P. Garcia Elementary!  This is my fifth year as your school counselor and I am excited to start this school year with your children.  Whether your child is new or a returning student this year, we look forward to work with your student. 

 

Each month, a guidance lesson will be presented and focus on a character trait.  During or after the lesson, students may view a video, play a game, or create an activity that enhances the monthly character trait.  When the students know and develop their personal traits, they can work to strengthen them and develop better relationships with their peers.

 

Some students may also participate in small counseling groups, where 3-6 students share similar concerns and work together in a small group and safe environment.  Individual counseling is available to all students where personal or academic barriers can be addressed.  Discussion topics are based on student’s need and are encouraged to exercise problem resolutions on their own and are guided as needed. 

 

Some reasons to see or contact your child’s counselor may include, but not limited to:

• School adjustment
• Test taking
• Career/Future planning
• Multicultural awareness
• Family changes
• Academic support
• Social/emotional regulation
• Crisis intervention
• Peer relationship
• Experiencing loss, death, grief
• 504’s
• Attendance
• Community resources

 

Any questions, comments, or concerns, please call or email at any given time. 

 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Howells

 

Phone: 254-215-6106

E-mail:  blanca.howells@tisd.org 

 

 

 

Information and resources are listed on the right side of this page.   Weekly resources will be added as needed.  Once you click on the desire resource, that portal will be open on another browser for you to explore.  

 

Hope to see you soon!