The elementary school counselor acts as a resource to students, parents, and teachers. It is our goal to provide for the personal growth and development of all students regarding such issues as self-esteem, decision-making, problem solving, social skills, life safety, etc. Our school counselor is available to help students achieve the above, through individual or group counseling, academic assistance, enrichment activities, extra-curricular activities, etc.
Individual or small group counseling will be provided upon request of the pupil, parent, or teacher. Counseling is private and confidential unless it is determined that the student may be in danger of hurting him/her self or another person; or if it is believed that the student is in danger of being hurt; or has been hurt by another person. In this case, mandatory reporting is in order. Also, upon mutual agreement, information may be given to others- but only with the student’s permission and only if it will help the student.
The counselor may also schedule small groups to address a variety of topics. Students in third and fifth grade participate in the Project D.A.R.E. program, Drug Abuse Resistance Education. This program is presented in cooperation with the Tomahawk Police and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department.
The elementary counselor coordinates standardized achievement and ability testing, and will help parents interpret test scores when requested.