Counselor's Mission

Elementary Guidance and Counseling:

is for all students.

is part of the total school program.

is designed to facilitate the development of the whole child.

promotes self-understanding and self-acceptance in students.

promotes positive attitudes toward self, family, and community.

teaches decision-making skills, communication skills, and coping skills.

 

The counselor will:

conduct classes to help students understand self and others

work with small groups

talk with students about things that might be bothering them

meet with new students to help them adjust to our school

provide appraisal services which may include testing, observation, and screening

explain test scores to parents and students

talk with parents and teachers

 

Students may see the counselor when:

they have good news to share

they have trouble with friends

they have trouble with schoolwork

they have trouble with family

they need to talk with someone about something they are afraid to tell others

Teachers or parents may ask the counselor to see a student.

Students may ask their teacher for permission to see the counselor.