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Samson Elementary School

Achieving Excellence Together

Counselors Mission

Counselor's Mission

    • 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.
    • 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

     

    • 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.