Our elementary school counseling program is based on the South Dakota Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program Model. This program offers many different elements which are offered to all students in the form of classroom presentations. The topics include understanding and accepting self, understanding and getting along with others, making decisions and setting goals, personal safety, drug and alcohol awareness, family and community responsibilities, using effective communication skills, career education and other topics as needed. Counseling services are also offered in small group and individual settings.
Counselors also serve as consultants for teachers, parents and others.
They assist with team building, program development, crisis intervention, whole child development, community support building, assessment and referral, school climate, conferencing and administrative work.