Welcome to the Shiloh Hills Counseling Department!

Hello! My name is Justin Foster and I am the counselor at Shiloh Hills Elementary School. I’m looking forward to a great school year!

There are many activities that happen in the counseling office and throughout the school. Each area is explained in more detail on this site’s topic pages (to the left) and on the district’s counseling department page.

Any questions, concerns, or comments please feel free to contact me.

Getting to Know Your Counselor

Hello my name is Justin Foster I am the school counselor here at Shiloh Hills Elementary School. I look forward to serving in my role as school counselor which consists of many things from working not only one on one with students when necessary, but also in working with parents and school personnel to make sure that all our students are having their needs met.  I also will be providing guidance lesson to students which are designed to help enrich and enhance their academic, social, and emotional development.

If you ever have any questions or concerns about your student please don’t hesitate to contact me. I look forward to serving the students and staff here at Shiloh Hills to help ensure that each student gets the most out of their educational experience.

Sincerely,

Justin Aaron Foster

School Counselor

fosjus@wilsonsd.org

610-670-0180 extension 4723

Description of School Counseling Services

I am available daily to assist students, parents, and teachers. I will be consulting with teachers throughout the year to help provide the best school counseling program for your child.

I will be providing a lesson to each class on about a monthly basis. I will be following the American School Counselor Association’s National Standards and will be addressing lessons in the areas of academic, personal/social and the career domains. Please feel free to talk with your child about what they are learning during guidance and make use of that teachable moment.

I am available to meet with children individually or in small groups. I run a variety of groups each year including: friendship, social skills, changing families, study skills and organization, grief and loss and stress busters. I also have Lunch Bunch with students almost daily.

My goal is to develop a positive relationship between home and school. If you have any concerns regarding your child please feel free to contact me. When necessary, I may ask for additional information concerning your child. Please be aware of my sincere respect for confidentiality in these matters.

Counseling Links

Family Resources

Government of the County of Berks Pennsylvania Mental Health / Developmental Disabilities
FOR IMMEDIATE CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES IN BERKS COUNTY, CONTACT 610-236-0530.

• http://www.co.berks.pa.us/Dept/MHMR/Pages/default.aspx
• http://www.sam-inc.org/Locations/berks-county.html

Counselor Resources

• Pennsylvania School Counselors Association
• American School Counselors Association

Helpful Websites

Back To School: http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/school/back_to_school.html

Behavior: http://www.behaviordoctor.org/

Bullying:

• For Kids:
  • http://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/
  • http://www.stopbullying.gov/kids/index.html
  • http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/promos/stopbullying/index.html
• For Parents:
  • http://www.stopbullying.gov/
  • http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/index2.html

Internet Safety:

• http://cyberbullying.us/resources/parents
• http://www.netsmartz.org/Parents

Stress and Anxiety:

• http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/stress.html
• https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/dont-worry-mom/201302/12-tips-reduce-your-childs-stress-and-anxiety
• http://www.worrywisekids.org/