School Counseling Philosophy

All students can learn intellectually, emotionally, and socially through learned responsibility and the idea that every person has dignity and worth. A comprehensive school counseling program provides access to these objectives through classroom lessons, small-group counseling, and one-to-one meetings. These methods help to support academic development, career understanding, and personal/social skills. I work with all students as well as their parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and the community through the process of encouragement, collaboration, and cooperation to support the student's current and future success.

School Counselors Provide Services For:

Students

o Deliver support with conflict resolution, peer relationships, self-concept, and family relationships

o Provide access to Academic and Career Planning services and goal setting

o Make appropriate referrals for services within the school and community

o Guide students with academic support, career development, and personal/social education

Families

o Communicate and exchange information with parents (confidentiality permitting) via conferences, parent education workshops, and newsletters

o Provide consultation with parents to facilitate their student's school attendance, academic achievement, and personal growth

Teachers

o Consult with teachers regarding student academic achievement, social development, and future plans

o Coordinate Academic and Career Planning lessons that are administered by teachers during Rocket Block bi-weekly

o Support teachers with Rocket Block student mentoring and student SMART goals

o Facilitate parent/teacher meetings