The counselor presents lessons in every classroom. Examples of lessons include, conflict resolution, bully awareness and prevention, test preparation, study skills, valuing diversity, character education, social skills, and career exploration.
Short-term individual counseling is available to students at the request of parents/guardians, students, and teachers to meet the needs of all students expressing difficulties dealing with academic achievement, personal concerns, normal developmental tasks, etc.
When a structured series of individual counseling sessions is deemed appropriate, parental permission is requested and parental reinforcement of concepts introduced in counseling sessions is encouraged.
Group counseling is available to all students and may be requested by students, parents/guardians, or teachers. Groups last about six weeks and provide students the opportunity to work with and receive support from peers who share similar challenges.
Parental permission letters will be sent home prior to group participation. Some of the counseling groups that will be available this year include friendship and self-esteem, anger management, separation and divorce, grief and loss, study skills, and social skills.