THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR:

• Works with students individually and in groups.

• Leads classroom activities in developmental guidance.

• Serves as a guidance resource person for teachers.

• Consults with parents and teachers in private conferences about their children.

• Assists parents individually or in groups to understand child growth and behavior.

• Coordinates referrals to community agencies.

• Coordinates the Reading Sufficiency Program.

The child may see the counselor individually by:

• Self referral.

• Teacher referral.

• Parent referral.

• Principal referral.

• Referral by other school personnel.

Children Learn What They Live

If a child lives with criticism,

He learns to condemn.

If a child lives with hostility,

He learns to fight.

If a child lives with ridicule,

He learns to be shy.

If a child lives with shame,

He learns to feel guilty,

If a child lives with encouragement,

He learns confidence.

If a child lives with praise,

He learns justice.

If a child lives with security,

He learns to have faith.

If a child lives with approval,

He learns to like himself.

If a child lives with acceptance,

and friendship,

He learns to find love in the world.