Guidance

What is school counseling?
School counseling is a developmental guidance program that is an integral part of each school's total guidance program. It is comprehensive in nature and includes sequential activities K-12. They are organized and implemented by certified school counselors with the active involvement and support of parents, students, teachers and administrators. The program is designed to address the needs of all students by helping them to acquire competencies in career planning and exploration, knowledge of self and others, and academic development.

What do school counselors do?
Elementary School counselors: assist students to learn the skills and attitudes necessary to be successful learners. They emphasize with students that the classroom is their first workplace and that communication, decision-making, interpersonal and career awareness skills are important to their success.

Role of the School Counselor
School counselors K-12 foster excellence by helping all students to achieve their potential. They promote excellence through their work in four program areas:
Responsive Services
Personal Counseling
Crisis Counseling
Small Groups ( study skills, divorce, grief, etc.)
Support Team and 504 services
Guidance Curriculum
Classroom Guidance
Large Group Activities
System Support
Parent Education
Character Under Construction
September - Respect
October - Responsibility
November - Perseverance
December - Caring
January - Courage
February - Citizenship
March - Trustworthiness
April - Cooperation
May - Fairness