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• Identify and regulate emotions

• Have empathy 

• Solve problems 

• make responsible decisions

• maintain healthy relationships 

• Improves behavior and attitudes 

• increases academic achievement

• boosts social competence

• creates positive school climate

• students learn the skills to be successful in LIFE

Elementary School counselors help children succeed in school and life by teaching skills for learning, friendship, health and safety. We strive to help children by promoting respect for self and others, wise decision making and by practicing personal responsibility.  

The elementary years are a time when students begin to develop their academic self-concept and their feelings of competence and confidence as learners. They are beginning to develop decision-making, communication and life skills, as well as character values. It is also a time when students develop and acquire attitudes toward school, self, peers, social groups and family. Comprehensive developmental school counseling programs provide education, prevention and intervention services, which are integrated into all aspects of children’s lives. Early identification and intervention of children’s academic and social/emotional needs is essential in removing barriers to learning and in promoting academic achievement. The knowledge, attitudes and skills students acquire in the areas of academic, personal/social and career development during these elementary years serve as the foundation for future success.

• Teach SEL Lessons to all classes

• Small group counseling

• Individual one-on-one counseling

• Crisis counseling

• Assist concerned parents and staff

• Provide community referrals

• Serve on the Multi-Disciplinary Team

• Serve on the SST Team 

• 504 Plan Designee 

• Promote success at school for all students