The K-8th grade counseling program at Emerald Academy is committed to helping scholars grow into leaders. We work in partnership with other educators, parents/guardians, and the community, and focus on academic, career and personal/social development in accordance with the American School Counselor Association National Standards.

PROGRAMS

Second Harvest Food for Kids

In partnership with Second Harvest, the program is designed to provide healthy, easily-prepared food to families in need.

Classroom Guidance

Monthly lessons provided in Special Areas that promote growth in Emerald Academy’s values.

School Based Therapy Services

Individualized counseling services provided by an outside agency. Please contact Mr. Thomas for inquiries or referrals.

Small Groups

Small groups of scholars utilizing interventions to target areas which are inhibiting growth academically and personally for scholars, facilitated by Mr. Thomas.

Mental Health 101 Programs

Mental Health 101 is our school based program serving middle and high schools across Tennessee. Mental Health Association staff visit more than 60 schools, serving 17,000 students during the academic year teaching the Mental Health 101 curriculum to middle and high school students.

​Scholars are eager to learn about mental health because many know their peers are struggling with mental health problems. They also are aware of numerous celebrities who experience similar issues. Outcome data shows significant gains in demonstrable knowledge of mental illness signs and symptoms, symptom duration, and intervention and recognition of suicidal behaviors.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Tutoring

• Knox Co. Public Library - Online tutoring resources. Visit Site

• Knox Co. School’s parent guide to homework. See Document

• Online videos. Browse Topics

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Support Groups

• National Alliance on Mental Illness. Visit Site

• Organizations directory in Knoxville. Learn More

TN Dept of Education

In the TN Department of Education’s Student and Families resource page, you can find a variety of information about education in Tennessee. Everything from standards, graduation rates, testing dates, etc. can be found here.

COLLEGE & CAREER

Career Exploration

• Career Clusters - Career exploration quiz.

• Career One Stop - Explore careers.
  

College Planning and Financial Aid

• Tennessee Promise - Scholarship and mentoring program.

• College for TN - College planning resources.

• Tennessee College Access & Success Network - College access advocates.

• TN Dept. of Education’s Money for College - Financial aid resources.

• eCampusTours - Virtual online college tours.

• Kuder - Upper School: College and career planning system login.

OTHER HELPFUL LINKS

• The Pruning Process in the Adolescent Brain - Teen brain developmental changes (Video).

• The Teen Brain - Scientific overview of teen brain development (PowerPoint presentation).

• 5 Steps to Managing BIG Emotions - Printable poster.

• Helping Your Child Succeed in School - U.S. Dept. of Education’s guide.

STATE COUNSELING INFORMATION

• Tennessee Model for Comprehensive School Counseling - School Counseling Model & Standards.

• The American School Counselor Association