Often the counselor can supply the teacher with information or resources which may further serve to meet each child's needs. The counselor coordinates and supervises the administration of the district's standardized testing program. The counselor is a member of the referral committee for several programs designed to meet the needs of special students. Acting as the educational liaison for the child and parent, the counselor is involved in the placement and coordination procedures of each program. To aid in the adjustment of sixth graders to junior high school, a transition unit is taught during classroom guidance sessions.
Students become familiar with course selection, pre-registration procedures, schedules, etc.
In addition, the elementary and junior high counselors work together to provide activities which assist in this transition, i.e., students usually take a tour of the junior highs in the late spring.