The Counseling Program and Counselor Role
The High Plains Elementary School counseling program is an integral component of the school's mission and is driven by student data. The school counselor is a master’s level (or higher) certified professional who works collaboratively with students, families, teachers/staff, and community stakeholders to create an environment that positively impacts student achievement. Our program is based on the ASCA National Model and provides a structured program of services to ensure that all students, regardless of their differences, can acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become effective students, responsible and productive members of society, and lifelong learners.
Support for your child
Individual Counseling: Students can talk with the school counselor in a safe, confidential setting, such as identifying feelings, bullying, making/getting along with friends, problem-solving, motivation, responsibility and family/personal issues.
Small Group Counseling: Students work together with peers who have similar challenges in a small group environment of two to six peers. Topics include social skills, managing emotions, changing families, grief/loss, self-esteem, adjustment, coping skills, transition, and resilience.
Classroom Counseling/Guidance: Depending on the needs of each classroom, the school counselor provides the whole class lessons on personal safety and responsibility, conflict resolution, communication and decision-making skills, cooperation, identifying feelings and managing emotions, social/friendship/life skills, bully prevention, and character education.
Meet with the School Counselor
High Plains has an open-door policy when meeting with the school counselor. With the teacher's permission, a student may visit the school counselor at any time during the school day. If the counselor is unavailable, students can write their name on the sign-in sheet and the counselor will meet the student at a later time.
Parents, teachers, peers, or other school staff can also ask the counselor to see a student. Parents can also meet with the counselor by appointment.
Questions? Email or call the counselor at 719-234-4700.