Atkinson has a great environment where all staff members work collaboratively with each other and with the families we serve. We focus on the whole child, working to meet his or her needs socially, emotionally, and academically.
Please contact the counselor at 485-8203 if you or your child need assistance. Below is a list of just some of the services or information the counselor can provide.
Academic counseling (e.g., goal setting, motivation)
Individual student or small-group counseling, including:
Decision-making/Problem-solving skills
Study skills
Test-taking strategies
Self-esteem
Respect and responsibility
Conflict resolution with peers
Friendship skills
Special education information and processes
Middle school preparations and procedures
Advance Program testing information
Interpreting state test results
Connecting families to therapeutic resources (school-based and community agencies)