Pembroke Pines (K-8) Campus - Guidance Counselor

Counselor's Corner

Thank you for visiting the Franklin Academy K-8 Guidance Department web page.

Your Guidance Counselors, Ms Salomon and Ms Rincon, are passionate about providing an outlet of support for our students,

in-person and online.

Ms Kathy Salomon and Ms Catherine Rincon share,'We are committed to assisting with character development,

social-emotional learning skills, academic achievement, career support, and personal wellness.'

Ms Salomon - Guidance Counselor (Grades K - 4)

Ms Rincon - Guidance Counselor (Grades 5 - 8/Grade 5 - MYP Y3)

Google Meet Code: GZTYXGTBXL

Click on the icon below to request a meeting with one of our counselors:

Please complete the Guidance Referral Form as necessary

The Six Pillars of Character represent our elementary student character traits of the month and our MYP Years 1, 2 and 3

are encouraged to exhibit each IB Learner Profile Attribute

DECEMBER'S ELEMENTARY CHARACTER TRAIT: CARING

Caring means to show interest and concern for others – to be friendly and considerate. Empathy is understanding and caring about another person's thoughts and feelings.

DECEMBER'S IB LEARNER ATTRIBUTE: CARING

They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.

BE KIND is the theme for the month of December.

Students will be discussing anti-bullying, kindness and good character.

Please watch the videos below that really highlight the importance of embracing diversity and treating everyone with much kindness. At Franklin Academy we say no to Bullying and yes to KINDNESS!

Make Joy Happen - for Kindergarten thru Grade 8/MYP Y3 students

Kindness is Cooler Mrs. Ruler - for Kindergarten thru Grade 3 students

A Little Spot of Kindness - for Kindergarten thru Grade 3 students

Yes, That’s Bullying - for Kindergarten thru Grade 3 students

The Science of Kindness - for Grade 4 thru Grade 8/MYP Y3 students

Anti-Bullying Awareness - for Grade 4 thru Grade 8/MYP Y3 students

The Bully - for Grade 6/MYP Y1 thru Grade 8/MYP Y3 students

Silent - for Grade 6/MYP Y1 thru Grade 8/MYP Y3 students

Spreading Kindness Like Confetti ❤️

RESOURCES
Please reach out to the following services if there is an emergency:

Please do not hesitate to reach out to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline if you notice any signs of crisis

Click on the link SUICIDE PREVENTION for more information

211 Broward is a directory of community support services, including financial/housing instability, extracurricular resources,

and mental health services