{"id":10027,"date":"2026-02-18T13:35:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T18:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/school\/?page_id=10027"},"modified":"2026-05-04T15:02:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T20:02:17","slug":"counseling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/school\/counseling\/","title":{"rendered":"Counseling and Health Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Care and counseling every day because student well-being comes first. Student well-being is a top priority at St. Joseph School. With a school counselor on campus daily, families can feel confident their children are supported in both health and personal growth.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Becky Bucher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guidance Conselor<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

As the school counselor, my passion is helping children grow into confident, kind, and resilient learners. My work focuses on helping students build self awareness, manage emotions, develop positive relationships, and set meaningful goals. I strive to create a safe space where students feel heard, respected, can share their thoughts, learn coping skills and feel empowered to do their best.  I believe in partnering with families and teachers to support the whole child and celebrate every child\u2019s unique strengths.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joyce Hatfield<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Health Coordinator<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Joyce Hatfield, R.M.A., is our full-time Health Coordinator and a caring presence in our school community. She is passionate about supporting students\u2019 health and well-being so they can feel safe, comfortable, and ready to learn each day. Joyce works closely with families to address health concerns, administer daily medications, and care for students when they are not feeling well or are injured.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Health Forms, Links and Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Health Forms, Links and Information \u2013 New students and incoming 6th graders will need to complete new admission forms and have them on file.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your child has any medical concerns, please let our school health coordinator know. She is available from 8:30 to 3:30 each day. 859.927.2230  |   jhatfield@stjoeschool.net<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n School Physical Form <\/h6>\n
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Schoolphysicalform2013<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Immunization Certificate <\/h6>\n
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\n Emergency Medical Form for School Nurse – REQUIRED <\/h6>\n
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This form is required each year for each student<\/p>\n

St-Joe-Medical-Authorization<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Allergy Health Orders <\/h6>\n
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\n Medication Form <\/h6>\n
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Medication<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Over the Counter Medication Consent Form <\/h6>\n
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OTC-Medication-Consent<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n