Hunter Elementary School Counseling

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Mission Statement:

The mission of the Hunter-Tannersville school counseling program is to provide all students with a comprehensive school counseling program centered on a rigorous curriculum that encourages the highest level of personal growth and achievement in academic, career, personal and social domains. All students will benefit from high quality opportunities supported by the school counseling program in partnership with teachers, administrators, parents and our community. Students will grow to become successful lifelong learners and problem solvers who have a positive impact in our school and community.

Professional school counselors are an integral part of the comprehensive school program, providing direct support to students, parents, and educational staff to promote a positive school environment. The primary goal of the school counseling program is to support the success of all students by providing academic, college and career, and personal/social counseling. School counselors help build a foundation for learning while supporting student’s achievement and post-secondary goals. Student counseling (individual or in small groups), parent and staff consultation, and classroom guidance instruction are interventions used to promote positive adjustment and to assist in maximizing each student’s potential.

School Counseling at Hunter Elementary helps students:

• Learn about their FEELINGS and express them in appropriate ways

• Make and keep FRIENDS

• Develop social skills to get along with others

• Make good CHOICES

• Adjust to family changes, like divorce and loss

• Learn about good character, like RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY

• Resolve conflicts in peaceful ways

• Identify and manage anger

• Work through any issues they are dealing with