KES Counseling and Student Services

Welcome to the Klondike Elementary School Counseling and Student Services page! Take a moment to see what we have to offer.

Who are we?

Grades K-2: Mrs. Erikah Roberts, Student Services Coordinator enroberts@tsc.k12.in.us , ext. 4510      

Grades 3-5 and high ability: Ms. Ginger Clark, School Counselor vfclark@tsc.k12.in.us ,  ext. 4509

What do we DO?


We work alongside teachers and parents to help students develop

socially and emotionally, and to help remove any barriers they have to learning!

We provide:


Classroom lessons teaching social skills, how to take care of strong feelings, study skills, etc.

Small group counseling

Short-term individual counseling

Consultation with parents and teachers

Information about assistance programs (food, shelter, etc.)

Community resource referrals (including long-term therapy services)

School-wide programming (Kindness Week, Red Ribbon Week)



How we help support parents:


Helping to handle social or emotional concerns you have about your child

Improving parent-child communication

Family difficulties or concerns that affect your child at school

Referrals for community resources

Understanding the developmental changes of childhood

Helping your child to be on time to school every day

Discussing concerns about your child’s academic achievement



What types of things do we talk with students about in class lessons and in counseling? 


Making and keeping friends

Setting goals

Teamwork

Feeling good about yourself

Making good choices

Being responsible

Managing strong feelings

Conflict resolution

Careers

Staying Safe



How does a student see one of us?


Self-referral

Parent referral

Administrative, teacher, or other staff referral

Referral by friend(s)



School counselors and school social workers are NOT 

mental health therapists. If your child needs therapy, please check the resources on our "parent resources" page.