Jefferson Elementary

As school counselor my job is to support students, staff, and parents. Guidance services focus on children’s academic, career and personal/social needs in order to help children reach their full potential.

Our students may see the School Counselor for…
Friendship concerns

• Changes in the family
• New situations
• Difficult decisions
• Academic concerns
• Death or illness
• Success and accomplishments
• Family concerns
• Dealing with angry feelings
• Happy occasions
• Test anxiety

A school counselor can..

• Meet with a child who was referred to the counselor by themselves, their parents, their teacher, or an administrator.
• Help children express and deal with feelings of grief regarding the death of a family member, friend, or pet. Provide a safe, confidential environment for children to talk about an issue they are having.
• Help children resolve conflicts with peers.
• Include children in small groups on a variety of topics.
• Teach guidance lessons for the entire class on a variety of topics.
• Assist parents and teachers in helping children.
• Teach classroom guidance.
• Provide individual and small group counseling.
• Consult with outside agencies.

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