At McKelvie, the School Counselors perform the following tasks in order to promote the academic and social-emotional success of all students:
Individual counseling
Small group counseling
Classroom Lessons
Attend and participate in Child Team meetings
Coordinate 504 Plans for eligible students
Consult and collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, and students
Respond to school crises or emergency situations
Provide information and resources to parents and guardians
Topics of individual or small group counseling may include:
School adjustment
Social skills
Friendship skills
Communication skills
Emotional self regulation
Conflict Resolution
Grief and loss
Divorce
Emotional regulation
Need help from a school social worker? The following is a link to the BSD Social Work page where you can find additional resources and supports. Please reach out to your child's school counselor to talk about your needs and we will make a referral to ensure your family is connected with the right support and resources.