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Kirksville R-III's Comprehensive School Counseling Program

The school counselors of Kirksville R-III School District believe a comprehensive school counseling program is an integral part of a school district's total educational program. It is designed to be developmental and includes sequential activities which are organized and implemented by professional school counselors with the active support of parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and the community.

As a developmental program, the needs of all students are addressed through facilitation of a program that supports and encourages students' academic, career, and social/emotional development.  It also helps create positive and safe learning climates in schools.  At the same time, the program aids students as they work through issues and resolve problems that carry the potential to impede upon their long term development.

Four interrelated program components of counseling curriculum, individual student planning, responsive services, and system support are delivered in order to fully implement a comprehensive, K-12 school counseling program. School counselors assist all students in completing a college and career ready curriculum that prepares them for their successful transition to post-secondary education or the world of work. 

(2016). School Counseling. Retrieved September 21, 2016, from http://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/school-counseling

Meet your KHS Counseling Team

Kourtney Buckallew

Counselor A-K

kbuckallew@kirksville.k12.mo.us

Katie Mendez

Counselor L-Z

kmendez@kirksville.k12.mo.us

Cindy Basler

Counselor KATC & Alt Grad Options

cbasler@kirksville.k12.mo.us

Suzi Sizemore

Administrative Assistant

ssizemore@kirksville.k12.mo.us

Benefits of a Comprehensive School Counseling Program

Fully implemented Comprehensive School Counseling Programs greatly benefit all individuals involved, including students, parents/guardians, teachers & the community.

Benefits for Students

 Benefits for Parents/Guardians

Benefits for Teachers

Benefits for the Community

Taken from the Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program Manual