School Counseling
Eureka Elementary School has a full-time counselor for the benefit of students, parents and teachers. The counselor's primary responsibility is working with students individually, in small groups or whole group settings. They also have counseling groups on specific topics such as grief, growth mindset, friendship and social skills. The counselor will talk with students at the request of students, parents or teachers. They also serve as liaison for the Special School District and supervise the Anti-Bullying Program.
Your Counselors
Mission Statement
All students will be valued and provided results-based instruction in the areas of Career, Academic, and Personal Social Development, through a comprehensive guidance program, as they acquire skills, abilities and attitudes that empower them to be lifelong contributing members of society.
Our guidance and counseling program includes:
- CURRICULUM consists of classroom lessons and large group presentations.
- INDIVIDUAL PLANNING consists of activities that help all students plan, monitor, and manage their own learning as well as their personal and career development.
- RESPONSIVE SERVICES consists of activities to meet the immediate needs and concerns of students.
- SYSTEM SUPPORT consists of management activities that establish, maintain, and enhance the total guidance program.
What Does a Counselor Do?
- Provide short-term individual counseling
- Facilitate small group counseling
- Facilitate referrals to Rockwood's Gifted Program
- Coordinate CARE TEAM meetings
- Facilitate referrals for Special Education (Special School District)
- Teach guidance lessons in all classrooms
- Conference with teachers and parents
- Interpret individual student test results
Appointments can be made in many ways.
- A student may request an appointment
- A teacher may request an appointment for a student
- A parent may request an appointment for a student
- An administrator may request an appointment for a student
Counselors can be a valuable resource for students, teachers, and parents. You may e-mail our counselor, or select a topic here for more information.