School Counseling & SEL

West Woods Upper Elementary School has two school counselors; one for fifth grade and one for sixth grade. School counselors are professional educators who understand and respond to the individual needs of students. The counselors meet with all students to support their academic, personal/social, and career development in accordance with district, state, and national standards. School counselors provide tiered, short-term interventions (often four to six weeks in length) that target identified areas of concern through individual or small-group counseling. They are also trained to address any crisis or emergencies that arise to ensure student safety. School counselors work collaboratively in consultation with school and community resources to ensure that our students feel safe and supported at school with the goal of enhancing learning, improving classroom engagement, and removing barriers that impede academic success. 

The FPS School Counseling Department is aligned in grades five through twelve with developmentally appropriate lessons that support student success. The mission of the Farmington Public School Counseling Department is to support all students through their academic, career, and personal/social growth in accordance with district, state, and national standards. Our FPS School Counseling Department and services address individual student needs to enhance learning, improve classroom engagement, and remove barriers that impede academic success. The team strives to collaborate with the school community to develop productive, resourceful, and responsible global citizens. In fifth grade, all students participate in one trimester of Social Emotional Learning led by their school counselor. The lessons and discussions deepen student learning related to topics such as: developing healthy mindsets, managing emotions, and establishing and maintaining positive and supportive relationships. The school counselor loops with students to sixth grade.