There are many ways to see the school counselor...

• I can ask to go to the counselor
• My teacher can send me
• Mom and Dad can ask that I go
• the counselor can invite me to visit

There are many things to do in the counselor's office..

• I can talk about things that are important to me
• I can play games that help me learn about myself and other people
• I can talk with other children who are there
• I can work on some kind of project
• I can just sit and think if that is what I want to do

A school counselor's job is to....

• Teach students how to make friends and get along with others
• Teach students to like themselves and to understand and follow rules
• Talk to teacher about student progress and share ideas that might help with learning
• Be available to answer student's questions and concerns
• Talk to students when they have problems
• Promote positive attitudes among students
• Help students develop life-long skills necessary for productive careers
• Server as a mediator
• Serve as a consultant

• Your school counselor has experience as a teacher?
• Gilmer Elementary school cares about its students as evidence by having a counselor on the elementary campus?
• Your school counselor will help parents and teachers with referrals to specialized services should they be needed?
• Your school counselor is a professional who operates under ethical guidelines with respect to confidentiality?
• Your school counselor plans and implements a comprehensive program of guidance?

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