So what does a school counselor do anyways?
Elementary school
counselors are responsible
for implementing a comprehensive school counseling program to enhance and
increase student achievement. Meeting
the needs of the students
here at Sabine Elementary is very important.
As the school
counselor, I strive to organize the resources necessary to ensure the
success of all students.
Utilizing my experience
as a classroom teacher, I plan and teach character education lessons
on a variety of topics which include character traits and social
skills. Helping students to learn how to
make friends, get along with others,
how to understand & follow rules, and how to solve small problems are
just a few topics that are included in some of the lessons. Being a good citizen is emphasized in all
lessons and students are recognized for citizenship throughout the year.
Other areas in which I assist students at
Sabine Elementary include:
- Providing services such as small group
& individual counseling
- Helping teachers and parents with
referrals to specialized services should they be needed
- Serving as a consultant and
coordinating state testing programs
- Talking to students when they have
problems and operating under ethical guidelines with respect to
confidentiality
Counseling services are available to all
students. Please feel free to contact me if you have a concern or a question. I am looking forward to a fantastic year of learning here at Sabine Elementary.