Guidance
The guidance and counseling program at Pickens Elementary School follows the guidance standards of the State of South Carolina. The curriculum covers the Student Development Areas of:
- Learning to Live (Personal/Social)
- Learning to Learn (Academic)
- Learning to Work (Career)
The Guidance counselor has chosen materials and programs to make learning effective and fun for the students of Pickens Elementary.
As a guidance counselor, my job is to:
- Teach the Guidance Curriculum in structured groups or through classroom guidance.
- Help with individual planning through Advising, Assessment, Placement & Follow-up
- Provide Responsive Services such as Counseling, Consulting, Referring
- Support the Principal and Teachers and other Personnel
I work with Teachers, Parents and Students to help find solutions to problems and improve relationships.
Feel free to contact me anytime.
Becky Hylkema
864-397-2300 Ext. 2304
beckyhylkema@pickens.k12.sc.us