What exactly does an Elementary School Counselor Do?
- Assists parents, teachers and administrators in helping children
- Conducts classroom guidance lessons for students
- Provides individual and small group counseling, as needed
- Coordinates school-wide guidance/counseling and student recognition programs
- Consults with outside agencies
- Coordinates the Olweus Bullying Program
How may a student see the school counselor?
- Referral from a parent, teacher, or administrator
- Self-referral
- Referral from the Response to Instruction team (RTI)
Why might a student see the counselor?
- For assistance with study skills or organizational issues
- For assistance with friendship or bullying issues
- For assistance with new or difficult situations
- For assistance with behavior issues
- For assistance with family concerns
- For assistance with grief or serious illness issues
- For assistance with any type of school problems
- For celebrating successes and accomplishments
I am available to assist both parents and students. You can call me at 653-4700 or email me at [email protected]