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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.

Getting to Know Your Counselor

Welcome to Prada Elementary 2023-2024 school year! I am Mrs. Palapa and I am the School Counselor for Pre-Kinder through 5th grade.  My office hours are 7:30 am- 4:00 pm. My office number is 956-473-3506 and my email is marcelap@uisd.net.

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

 

PBIS

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. ...

LCDC

Picture of Melissa Mendoza

Melissa Mendoza

Lyndon B. Johnson LCDC

mherre02@uisd.net

Mental Health Presentation Schedule