What do School Counselors do?
School Counselors work in partnership with the school staff, parents, and the community to help students have a more positive and successful school experience. The primary focus of the school counseling and guidance program at the elementary level is prevention. School Counselors work with ALL students and our goal is to help empower students with self-knowledge, positive interpersonal skills, and coping strategies for the issues that elementary children typically face.
School Counselors work in partnership with the school staff, parents, and the community to help students have a more positive and successful school experience. The primary focus of the school counseling and guidance program at the elementary level is prevention. School Counselors work with ALL students and our goal is to help empower students with self-knowledge, positive interpersonal skills, and coping strategies for the issues that elementary children typically face.
Who are School Counselors for?
The Lower School Counselor at ISB is here for:
The Lower School Counselor at ISB is here for:
At ISB, the Lower School Counselor provides services in the following ways:
· Classroom guidance lessons
· Small group counseling
· Individual counseling
· Parent presentations and/or workshops
· Assistance in crisis situations
· Assistance in easing the transition to a new school
· Coordination of efforts with other school professionals in order to help students be successful
How does a student see the School Counselor?
- Self-referral
- Teacher referral
- Parent referral
- Administrative referral
There are many reasons for children to seek out their school counselor. Many personal and school related problems can have a direct impact on a child’s ability to learn. School counselors provide a safe and confidential environment for all students to help facilitate their academic and social success.
