What is Elementary School Counseling?

The Elementary school counseling program is a comprehensive, developmental and systematic program of services based on national standards offered to children in the school environment.  Services are provided by a state certified, professionally trained counselor.  Program services focus on improving developmental and situational concerns related to learning.  (Myrick, 1997; Gladding, 2000; ASCA 2005)

The Elementary School Counselor...
 !    Teaches classroom guidance lessons

!    Facilitates short-term small group counseling

!    Provides immediate and short-term individual counseling

!    Works collaboratively with teachers and staff

!    Consults with parents

!    Provides information and/or referrals for community resources to families

Please contact your school counselor if you have any concerns
                   about your child regarding:

       *Family changes (Moving, illness, death, divorce or separation)
       *Sudden changes in classroom performance
       *Sudden changes in behavior at school or home
        *Peer relationships
        *Self concept
 

Every classroom participates in regular classroom guidance lessons.  Lesson topics address academic, personal/social and career national standards developed by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).  

      Kindergarten-Cooperation Skills

      1^st Grade-Social Skills

      2^nd Grade-Self Management Skills

      3^rd Grade-Conflict Resolution Skills and Study Skills

      4^th Grade-Bully Prevention

      5^th Grade-Relationship Skills, Leadership Skills and Middle School Transition

Literature, games, artwork and discussion are incorporated to teach these life-long interpersonal skills!