School Counseling

Available Services in the Counseling office: 

Individual Counseling to help students confront and solve problems that   interfere with academic, career, personal/social development; this is not therapeutic in nature (short-term basis only).  

Small Group Counseling - for students to discuss shared issues with peers.  

Crisis Counseling - in the event of an emergency.  

Referrals- for students and families in need of outside counseling or community agencies as needed.   

Advocacy - for student's to have what they need; academically, socially and emotionally.

Classroom Guidance - school counselors hold class discussions and activities pertaining to character education, college and career readiness and middle school transitions.  

Personal Education Plan (PEP) –  for all students in grades 1 and 4 to help explore current and future academic and career goals.

Counselor Online Referral System - For parents who would like for their students to be seen by the counselor.

***** IMPORTANT CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE*****

Privacy and confidentiality are essential to having an effective school counseling program. District Heights ES recognizes the importance of good communication and good working relationships between students, parents, and the school. Therefore, every effort will be made to protect student and parent privacy rights except under certain limited conditions. These conditions generally included safety issues (harm to self and/others), legal issues, and professional responsibilities (see the ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors at www.schoolcounselor.org).