Services
As counselors we work closely with families, teachers and other school staff, and outside providers in the following ways:
- Coordinate efforts with the school social worker, school psychologists, and CSE on behalf of the students
- Coordinate referrals to school and community resources
- Facilitate parent/teacher communication
- Provide advice on behavior interventions for parents and teachers
- Develop strategies with teachers and parents for at-risk students
- Coordinate student groups based on student needs
Ongoing Guidance Activities Grades 6-12
- Register and Orient New Students
- Crisis Counseling
- Outside Referrals
- Participation in IST meetings
- 504 Management/Coordination
- Coordinate Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Monitor Academic Performance of Students
- Participate in School/District Activities and Committee Meetings
- Maintain Accurate Student Records and Academic Transcripts
- Participation in Open House and Evening Parent Conferences
Programs
6th Grade
- 5th Grade Visit (May of 5th grade year)
- Orientation (August)
- Locker Night (August)
- Intro to Guidance Presentation (September)
- Anti-Bullying Program (October)
- Stress Management (April)
7th Grade
- Career Cluster Finder (quarterly)
8th Grade
- Strengths Explorer and SMART Goals (quarterly)
- Scheduling for High School (February)
- Intro to the High School (spring)