Welcome to The Counselor's Corner!

Hello, Wildcat families!

I’m Haley Herndon, your School Counselor, and I am so happy to be part of your child’s journey at EastView. My goal is to help every student feel safe, supported, and successful both academically and socially.

If you have any questions, I’m here to help!

Need to speak with the Counselor:

Student Counseling Referral
Parent / Teacher Referral

Character Ed.

Each month one student from every class in every grade level is recognized for demonstrating outstanding character! Teachers nominate students who consistently display these traits both in and out of the classroom.

Character Traits We Celebrate:

  • Respect

  • Responsibility

  • Empathy

  • Perseverance / Growth Mindset

  • Cooperation & Teamwork

  • Leadership

  • Honesty / Integrity

Winners will be given a medal, a bracelet, and featured in the newsletter.

The Golden Paw

The Golden Paw is given to classrooms that consistently demonstrate what it means to be a Wildcat with great character.

This award is designed to promote teamwork, encourage positive character, and strengthen our school climate. Through the Golden Paw, we celebrate classrooms that are not only making great choices, but are also making our entire school a kinder, more respectful, and positive place to learn.

Selection:

To ensure that every classroom has an equal opportunity to receive the Golden Paw Award, the winning classroom will be named by the EV Specialist Team. Specialists work with all classrooms throughout the school and are able to observe students across different settings and grade levels.

The winning class will receive:

  • The Golden Paw trophy to display proudly in their classroom

  • Their picture featured in the newsletter

  • A class wide celebration

Classes can earn The Golden Paw by:

  • Following directions the first time

  • Showing kindness and compassion toward others

  • Having respect for classmates and adults

  • Being responsible and ready to learn

  • Making positive choices

  • Using appropriate and encouraging words

  • Working together as a team

  • Following school wide expectations

  • Showing perseverance and a positive attitude

Resources:

Community

Here you will find information on:

  • Mental Health Counseling

  • Food Assistance

  • Housing & Financial Support

  • Healthcare & Wellness Programs

  • Family Support Services

  • Financial & Furniture Assistance

  • Homelessness Services

If you need anything, please do not hesitate to ask! We are here to help!

School Counselor vs. School Based Therapist

Haley Herndon - School Counselor

Responsible for

  • Short-term counseling

  • Classroom guidance lessons in all grade levels

  • Writing 504's

  • Child abuse coordinator

  • Scoring and write-ups of Vanderbilt Assessments.

Available to all students school wide.

Solution focused counseling; typically 6-8 sessions.

Parent Permission not required for individual counseling.

Stephanie Ruggles - School Based Therapist

Partnership with Frontier Health.

Provides long-term counseling and treatment planning for students on caseload, can also see students outside of school in the office.

Student are referred to caseload by the school counselor and principal based on severity of need. Referrals can also be made through Frontier Health.

Parent permission is required, unless there is a crisis or question of safety.