School Counselor: Shania Melvin
The school counselor serves students grades K-8 at Nobleboro Central School.
WHAT DOES A SCHOOL COUNSELOR DO?
Promotes academic, social, emotional, and personal growth.
Works with students and their families to decrease barriers to learning.
Conducts developmentally appropriate and relevant classroom lessons utilizing Second Step.
Facilitates small groups designed to target a particular skill or achieve a particular goal.
Meets with individuals to provide one-on-one brief counseling and assistance.
Consults and collaborates with parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals.
Coordinates resources and outreach efforts.
Provides support to all members of the school community-- students, parents, and staff.
Maintains confidentiality in any counseling situation, with the exception of:
Suspected cases of abuse or neglect
If a student poses danger to self or others
The student and/or parent/guardian gives permission to share information
*The school counselor often consults with other school professionals, but only shares
information necessary to achieving the goals of the consultation.
WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS OF A SCHOOL COUNSELOR?
School counselors must:
Have a Master's degree in counseling.
Be certified by the state of Maine.
WHEN DO STUDENTS SEE THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR?
During classroom guidance or small group lessons.
When there is an identified need or concern.
When parents indicate a desire for their child to be seen by the school counselor.
When teachers, administrators, or other school staff refer students.
When students request to see the school counselor.
*Individual and small group counseling is short-term, voluntary, and confidential.
WHAT ARE SOME COMMON TOPICS & ISSUES ADDRESSED BY THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR?
Self-esteem/image/worth
Social skills
Friendship
School success (organization, study skills, time management, attendance)
Behavioral and learning difficulties
Character building
Family concerns (divorce, loss)
Personal challenges (stress, anxiety, depression, anger)
Coping skills
Health and development
Future academic/career goals (interests, strengths, high school transition)
To contact the school counselor, call (207) 223-3437 and ask to be connected to guidance
or via email at smelvin@aos93.org.
* The Nobleboro Central School Counselor's website contains links to web sites which are not controlled by NCS. Links are provided as a convenience. NCS is not responsible for the content or availability of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of the linked site by NCS.