The elementary years are a time when students begin to develop their academic self-concept and feelings of competence and confidence as learners. They are beginning to develop decision-making, communication and life skills, as well as character values. It is also a time when students develop and acquire attitudes toward school, self, peers, social groups and family.
Elementary School Counselors provide education, prevention, early identification and intervention to all students. It is our goal to help every student achieve academic success, develop an understanding of career opportunities and develop social/emotional skills in response to issues they face.
Academic Support
Monitoring academic progress
Present lessons in classrooms to teach students organizational and study skills
Social Emotional Support
Work with students with behavioral needs and those experiencing crisis situations
Help students resolve conflict and develop coping skills
Provide classroom lessons on Social Emotional Skills
Career Development
Begin introducing children to various careers and post-secondary options
Family Support
Work with parents to implement strategies and programs to help students be successful in school
Serve as a liaison between the school and community agencies to assist parents in obtaining needed services.
Transition Support
Work with secondary school counselors to help students and their families have a successful transition to 6th grade
Meet with all 6th grade students to track academic progress and social emotional needs moving into middle school
Consultation/collaboration with teachers, parents and outside agencies
Referrals to community resources