The Elementary School Counseling program is proactive in its focus and based upon the developmental stages of students in grades Kindergarten through twelve. Because the student needs vary at different age levels, the areas of emphasis will vary accordingly. The program builds a foundation for learning in the following areas:
Academic/Educational
- orientation/transition to the educational environment
- resolution of problems which interfere with learning
- awareness of academic abilities, strengths, needs and interests
- knowledge of effective study/test-taking skills
- awareness of curricular alternatives and career goals
- pursuit of a planned and balanced academic program consistent with abilities, interests, and educational needs
- awareness of post-secondary academic opportunities
Personal/Social
- development of increased self-understanding
- establishment of positive relationships through effective communication skills
- acquisition of problem-solving/decision-making and coping skills
- encouragement of self-directed and responsible behavior
- understanding of the need for postiive attitudes toward school, learning, community and society
Career
- awareness of, and knowledge about, the world of work and careers
- acquisition of information about educational and vocational/training opportunities within and beyond school
- use of knowledge of self as it relates to career planning
- establishment of tentative career objectives
- preparation for future education and employment
School counselors encourage a cooperative relationship between school and home. Strategies include consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators; personal counseling for small groups or individuals; and information for referral to community resources, as needed. Topics for classroom guidance are designed to enhance academic success and development of program-solving skills for all students.
Materials used in the School Counseling program are previewed and are available for parental review in each school. Interested parents should schedule an appointment with the school counselor for this purpose.
In the event that a parent/guardian wishes to limit participation of a child in the social/personal counseling aspect of the School Counseling program, the parent/guardian should provide written notification to the school prinicpal within 15 days of the receipt of their child's handbook. The written notification must state that the child should not be included in either group, individual, or both for personal/social counseling.
Below are links to each of our elementary school's individual school counseling pages: