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Counselor's Corner

Counselor's Corner

  • Russell County School District has a zero tolerance policy on bullying. Please CLICK HERE for the Bullying Report Form!

    1. No Teasing
    2. No Name Calling
    3. No Exclusion
    4. No Hitting, Pushing, Shoving, etc.
    5. No Threatening
    6. No Cyber Bullying

  • A comprehensive school counseling and guidance program ensures that every student has multiple opportunities to acquire competencies in the three domains of Academic Development, Career Development, and Personal/Social Development. A combination of the four program delivery components helps to assist the students to achieve the competencies. The four program delivery components are as follows:

    1. School Guidance Curriculum–Large Group Guidance Lessons
    2. Individual Student Planning–Small Group Counseling Lessons
    3. Responsive Services–Individual Counseling
    4. System Support–Consultation with School Staff

    • individual counseling, classroom guidance lessons, large group counseling & small  group counseling
    • recognition for your achievements
    • someone who will listen
    • availability to answer your questions
    • a contact for scheduling parent/teacher conferences
    • confidentiality

  • RCSD Counseling Services

    Russell County Department of Human Resources (334) 214-5780

    Russell County Health Department (334) 297-0251

Ms. Banks

Michelle Granger Banks is a dedicated school counselor who has several years of experience supporting students' academic, social, emotional, and career development. She earned both an Education Specialist and a Master's Degree in School Counseling from Troy University. She also earned a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from Fort Valley State University. Ms. Banks is always passionate about helping students and parents. Contact her by calling the school office or via email at banksm@russellcsd.net