School Counseling Program

Forest Heights Elementary School

My name is Mrs. Ruff and I am the School Counselor at FHES. I have been a counselor for 15 years and in Education for 28 years.  I love my career and I always look forward to putting smiles on all faces.

My contact information is lavette.ruff@richlandone.org and 803-691-3780 EXT. 21320

As the counselor, I work to:

• Help with Learning to Live (Social/Emotional Development)
• Help with Learning to Learn (Academics)
• Help with Learning to Work (Careers)

As Counselor, I also

• Provide LIFESKILL lessons.
• Work with students individually and in small groups
• Work with, Administrators, Teachers and other School Specialist.
• Meet with parents.
• Coordinate Programs.
• Help Parents and students make use of Community Agencies.

“A Team that reads together succeeds Together!”