Counseling Vision/Program
COUNSELING VISION: The vision for the counseling program at Clinkscale Elementary is to cultivate and enhance the emotional and social growth of all students.
GUIDANCE PROGRAM: The guidance program is based upon counselor-led classroom lessons which occur every six weeks for each grade level. Topics covered include self-esteem, alcohol/drug prevention, conflict resolution, bullying, test anxiety, friendship and study skills, and the transition to middle school among others.
INDIVIDUAL/GROUP COUNSELING: Parents and teachers may refer students for individual/group counseling. Students may also refer themselves. I have a mailbox that is accessible to all students in which they may drop notes of concern for me to address. I do require a signed parental permission slip for any student that I may need to see on a more frequent basis.
LUNCH BUNCH: This is a focus group for students and their peers that meets weekly at the grade level's lunch period. This also requires a referral and signed parent permission slip. Students who experience difficulty with attention, friendships, self-esteem, shyness, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution may benefit from this group.
