The school counselor works with individual students to help them use effective problem solving skills and to express feelings and concerns. The goal of individual counseling is to help a child achieve a better understanding of themselves and others in order to promote a positive educational, personal, and social development. A parent and student can access these services by talking with the counselor. Written parental permission is required for a student to continue with individual counseling. The counselor also conducts small group counseling to enhance developmental areas such as friendship skills, anger management skills, and self-esteem.
Group counseling can also address concerns about family separation, divorce, grief, and loss.
Parents may enroll their children in these groups by completing the permission forms that are sent home periodically throughout the school year. Parents may also contact the counselor to request group counseling services. Again, written parental permission is required for a student to participate in this counseling service. The school counselor teaches classroom guidance lessons with each grade level throughout the school year. The goals of classroom guidance are to foster students' academic, social and career development through a planned series of guidance activities.