Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide a comprehensive School Counseling program that assists students in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to become effective students, responsible citizens, and life-long learners.

Philosophy

Every student can learn, grow and achieve.

Every student is entitled to the services of a professional School Counselor. In addition, effective School Counseling is a collaborative process that involves School Counselors, students, parents, teachers, administrators & community leaders, all working together to assist students in reaching their fullest potentials.

The POMS School Counseling Program provides:

Classroom Lessons

Emotions, coping skills, conflict resolution, communication skills, respect,diversity, teamwork, friendships, high school planning etc.

Consultation with Staff/Parents

Plan for student needs and provide resources and education

Crisis Intervention

Crisis prevention and safety planning

Individual Counseling

Short-term counseling to meet social, educational and behavioral goals

Referral Assistance for Services

Mental Health Counseling, case management and crisis supports

Small Groups

Needs based groups such as friendship, social skills, anxiety etc.

All services strive to meet students’ academic, personal/social, and career needs.

School Counseling is for everybody!

School Counselors build relationships and attempt to get to know all the students on their caseloads so that we can help them feel safe and connected at school.

Much of our work is confidential, which means that we respect your child’s right to privacy. If there’s something you need to know for your child’s safety, or if your child gives us permission to share information, we’ll contact you.

We are trained School Counselors, and we provide short-term, solution based counseling services. However, we are NOT therapists and do not provide intensive therapeutic services that might be needed in some situations. If your child is struggling with a significant life event that requires more than 1 or 2 meetings, please let your child’s School Counselor know. We are happy to provide you with referrals to therapists, mental health professionals and counseling agencies in our community.