Getting to Know Your Counselor
Welcome to Prada Elementary School 2024-2025 school year!
My office hours are 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. My office number is 956-473-3506 and my email is alicia.vazquezmend@uisd.net.
Mission
Guidance and Counseling Department’s Mission is to implement a comprehensive school counseling program to promote student success through academic achievement, promote prevention and intervention activities to provide a safe and nurturing environment, provide social/emotional and career development, and increase students’ admittance and success in institutions of higher learning.
TOPICS IN COUNSELING CLASSES
1st Six Weeks: Self Awareness
2nd Six Weeks: Self Awareness
3rd Six Weeks: Social Awareness
4th Six Weeks: Self Management
5th Six Weeks: Responsible Decision-Making
6th Six Weeks: Relationship Building
Test Taking Strategies
Be prepared. ...
Always arrive early and take a moment to relax. ...
Listen attentively to last-minute instructions given by the instructor. ...
Write down the information you might need. ...
Read the test directions very carefully and watch for details. ...
Plan how you will use the allotted time. ...
Look for cues. ...
Answer all the questions. ...
Maintain a positive attitude. ...
Relay on your first impressions. …
Plan to finish early and have time to review. …
Consider every test a practice session- analyze your performance. ...