Elementary Counseling

In order to prepare our students for the future, they need to have basic skills like reading, writing, and math.  They also need to have interpersonal skills (know how to get along with others) and communication skills (oral as well as written).  Did you know that the most common reason that people lose their jobs is not because they are not smart enough or do not know their jobs well enough.  It is because they cannot work on a team and they cannot get along well with others.

We know that early intervention is the key and that is where Elementary Counselors come in.  Research shows that the benefits of a  comprehensive elementary counseling program include improvement in:

*School attitudes and work habits (which correlate with staying in school)

*Peer relationships and communication skills (which correlate to workplace skills)

*Motivation, behavior and grades (which correlate to learning and achievement)

Overall, the findings demonstrate that schools providing caring, supportive, and challenging environments have great potential to help students and improve academic performance.  Districtwide our services include:

*Individual Counseling (K-5) - School-related issues

*Small Group Counseling (K-5) - Topics may include Anger Management, School Success, Friendship and Self-Concept

*Whole Class Lessons (K-5) - Including Second Step (an anti-bullying curriculum) and Steps to Respect (an anti-violence curriculum)

Counselors also consult with parents, staff, Student Study Teams, and others!  For further information see the Staff List and contact YOUR Elementary Counselor. 

For more information contact Peggy Hetherington, Project Coordinator (858-668-4074) or Fran Hjalmarson (858-668-4076).

"All Students Learning - Whatever It Takes!"