Prada Elementary

Getting to Know Your Counselor

Welcome to Prada Elementary School 2025-2026 school year!

 Our office hours are 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. 

Counselor Elena Pecina will be overseeing lower grade levels (PK, Kinder, 1st, & 2nd). My office number is 956-473-3508, and my email is elena.pecina@uisd.net.

Counselor Alicia Vazquez will be overseeing upper-grade levels (3rd, 4th, & 5th). My office number is 956-473-3506, and my email is alicia.vazquezmend@uisd.net.

Mission

Guidance and Counseling Department’s Mission is to implement a comprehensive school counseling program to promote student success through academic achievement, promote prevention and intervention activities to provide a safe and nurturing environment, provide social/emotional and career development, and increase students’ admittance and success in institutions of higher learning.

TOPICS IN COUNSELING CLASSES

• 1st Six Weeks: Self Awareness 
• 2nd Six Weeks: Self Awareness
• 3rd Six Weeks: Social Awareness
• 4th Six Weeks: Self-Management
• 5th Six Weeks: Responsible Decision-Making
• 6th Six Weeks: Relationship Building

Test Taking Strategies

1. Be prepared. ...
2. Always arrive early and take a moment to relax. ...
3. Listen attentively to last-minute instructions given by the instructor. ...
4. Write down the information you might need. ...
5. Read the test directions very carefully and watch for details. ...
6. Plan how you will use the allotted time. ...
7. Look for cues. ...
8. Answer all the questions. ...
9. Maintain a positive attitude. ...
10. Relay on your first impressions. …
11. Plan to finish early and have time to review. …
12. Consider every test a practice session- analyze your performance. ...