Fabian Dixon, School Counselor

Mission Statement: The mission of the Rosemary Hills School Counseling Program is to help students develop belief in their ability, to become hard working citizens and responsible, lifelong learners through their academic development , personal and social growth and career exploration.
 
Vision Statement: The Vision of the Rosemary Hills School Counseling Program is to deliver a comprehensive development counseling program that addresses social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
 
Belief Statements: 
 
  1. I believe that all students can learn and achieve academic greatness when encouraged and nurtured in a respectful environment.
  2. I believe that nurturing all students' social and emotional well-being encourages academic development and future success.

School Counseling Program

Classroom Guidance

Visiting each classroom to facilitate discussions and activities about topics that include expressing feelings, managing conflicts, and developing perseverance. Ask your child to see what the focus of the month will be in your student's grade level.

Individual and Small-Group Counseling

Short-term, individual and small-group counseling may cover topics such as grief, anger management, or conflict resolution. Referrals to the counseling office are initiated based on student, teacher, or parent concerns.  Any student involved in small-group or short-term individual counseling will need parental approval.

Restorative Justice

Restorative Justice is implemented throughout MCPS. It builds community, self-care, while conflict resolution.

It is a social justice platform that allows students involved to:

  • Actively engage 
  • Show respect to all parties involved 
  • Empower victims and shows equal concern for their needs
  • Supports students who have harmed others, while encouraging them to take personal responsibility 
  • Encourage collaboration
  • Work with those affected to restore and/or repair

Click here for more information: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/departments/studentservices/behavioral/RJ%20Brochure.pdf

Family Resources