School Counseling Services
The School Counseling Department offers a variety of indirect and direct services to meet students and families needs based on the American School Counseling Association National Model.
Individual Counseling: Ms. Edwards and Ms. Stukenborg are available to meet with students to talk about a wide range of things based on students needs. If you are a parent or guardian and would like to make a referral for your student to see the counselor, or if you are a student who would like to speak with the counselor, please use the Request to See a Counselor Form.
Classroom Counseling Lessons: School Counselors go to each class every month to talk about a range of topics. These topics are focused on meeting students social/emotional, academic, and career development needs. They may include goal setting, mindfulness, calming strategies, conflict resolution skills, and social/emotional learning.
Small Group Counseling: There are several different small groups available to students based on recommendation and grade level needs. Some topics include friendship, self-esteem, academic skills, and building coping skills.
Vision Statement
The vision of Fork Shoals School School Counseling Program is that every student will acquire the academic, career and personal/social skills needed to develop and reach their highest potential and are prepared for postsecondary opportunities. Each student will grow into responsible, competent and contributing citizens to contribute to a rich heritage of cultivating world-class learners.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Fork Shoals Counseling program is to provide all students with a data-informed comprehensive school counseling program that helps students improve academically, grow socially and emotionally, and learn about postsecondary opportunities. The school counselors engage students through meaningful activities and interventions in order to develop strong character, leadership, and citizenship. As advocates for Fork Shoals School students, the school counselors work to remove barriers and meet individual needs beyond the classroom by collaborating with teachers, families, administrators, and the community.
The Fork Shoals School School Counseling program maintains confidentiality of their students through having a good working relationship with students, parents and members of the school. Every effort is made to protect parent and student privacy rights except in situations regarding safety (a harm to self or others), legal issues and professional responsibilities as stated by the American School Counseling Association’s Ethical Standards for School Counselors.