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School Counseling

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FES Counseling Services 

Welcome to the Farmington Elementary School Counseling page! Our counseling team is excited to partner with students, families, and caregivers to support each child’s academic, social, and emotional growth in a positive and caring environment. We are passionate about helping students feel confident, connected, and ready to learn, and we look forward to working with you throughout the school year. Whether you’re seeking resources, guidance, or a friendly connection, our counselors are here to listen, support, and celebrate every Falcon’s journey.

Counseling Consent Form 

Parent permission is required to participate in individual or small group counseling. Please complete the form below, and turn it in to your child's teacher to refer your child for counseling services. 

Counseling Consent Form

*A hard copy of this form can/will be sent home from the School Counselor, with your child, in the event that individual or small-group counseling is suggested to provide additional support for success.

February Monthly Capturing Kids Hearts Trait: Kindness 

  • Be friendly and compassionate!
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What does a School Counselor do?

  • Responsive Services: small group support, individual interventions, response to crisis situations, consult with teachers, families, and specialists, and resource referral
  • Individual Student Planning: academic goal setting, prepare students for transitions 
  • System Support: advocate for the school and program, foster partnerships to collaborate with the community

The Tennessee School Counseling Model & Standards policy 5.103 includes the following areas: academic standards, social and emotional standards, and college and career readiness standards.

Counseling Related Resources

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Individual Counseling

Students may meet with the counselor on an individual basis if there are academic, social, or emotional concerns. Students may be referred to the counselor by a parent, teacher, or they can ask to speak with one of us. After the first meeting, parent permission must be obtained for sessions to continue (see form below). While the information is confidential, unless there is a suspicion of harm to self or others, students are encouraged to share with their parents what they are talking about in sessions.

Small Group Counseling

Group counseling offers students an opportunity to  pursue common goals with  a small group of peers. This is great for learning, and developing social skills.These groups usually meet once a week for 3-6 weeks. Students may be referred by a parent, teacher, or they can ask to speak with the counselor. Groups are formed as needed, and common topics include Self Control, School Success Skills, Family Changes (ex. Divorce), Anxiety/ Worry, Emotional Regulation, and Friendship/ Social Skills. While personal information regarding other group members is confidential, students are encouraged to share with their parents what they are learning in group. 

Classroom Guidance

Classroom guidance lessons are taught to all students bi-weekly. This year we are focused on building strong character, we are using a program created by Capturing Kids' Hearts called Leadworthy to teach students the skills to help them succeed in school and life. The main goal of Leadworthy is to inspire and empower students to lead with heart. Each month, we will be focusing on a different character word to meet this goal. Below you can see our schedule for the year, and lessons your students will be getting in class.

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Meet our Counselors

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Elicia Thompson

School Counselor

School Counselor

Mrs. Elicia Thompson is excited to serve as the K, 2nd, and 4th grade school counselor at Farmington Elementary. She holds a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling and has been a Licensed Professional Counselor for five years, with a total of ten years of experience in the mental health field. Mrs. Thompson made the transition to school counseling as her daughter entered kindergarten, and she, her husband, and their daughter are thrilled to be part of the Falcon family. She loves getting to know students and helping them grow into the amazing individuals they are meant to be. Outside of school, Mrs. Thompson enjoys singing, dancing, cooking and baking, watching comedies, and cheering on basketball or whatever sport her husband has on. She loves Mexican and Asian food, shopping at Amazon and HomeGoods, and dreams of vacationing in Hawaii or Italy. She looks forward to a great year filled with learning, growth, and connection.

Email Elicia Thompson

 

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Maddie Hopkins

School Counselor

School Counselor

Mrs. Maddie Hopkins is excited to join the Farmington Elementary counseling team in her first year at Farmington and second year as a school counselor. Originally from Southaven, Mississippi, she returned to the Memphis area after spending a year in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Mrs. Hopkins earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education in 2022 and her Master’s in School Counseling in 2024, both from the University of Mississippi. She and her husband, Nick, have been married for one year and share their home with two dogs, Sunny and Louis. Mrs. Hopkins loves building personal relationships with students and helping them reach their full potential. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, listening to music, watching musicals, cheering on the Ole Miss Rebels and New Orleans Saints, and indulging in Asian cuisine and chocolate. She is thrilled to serve the Falcon family and looks forward to an awesome year.

Email Maddie Hopkins