Counseling
Who is an elementary school counselor?
- An Elementary School Counselor is a certified professional who works within a child's total environment to assist him/her in addressing his/her academic, behavioral, emotional and social needs.
- An Elementary School Counselor helps to empower children to feel good about themselves and aids them in the process of making positive decisions that lead to healthy and meaningful lives.
- An Elementary School Counselor serves children and their families, teachers, administrators and the community.
What does the elementary school counselor do?
- Serves as a "friendly helper" for ALL students by providing services in the following areas: academic development, personal/social development and career development.
- Teaches developmental classroom guidance lessons, which are intended to support and compliment the efforts of parents and classroom teachers.
- Provides counseling services to students through individual and small group sessions.
- Consults with parents, teachers, administrators, and community agencies and aids in coordinating referrals to outside agencies.
How can a school counselor help?
The School Counselor can provide support services to address a number of issues, including (though certainly not limited to) the following:
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How does a student see a school counselor?
- Referral for counseling may be done by the parent, the teacher, or through self-referral.
- Individual counseling is available to students on a short term or intermittent basis.
- At different times during the year small support groups are offered to students with common needs or concerns.
- Parents with questions or concerns regarding their child are encouraged to contact the counselor.
