Welcome to the Hinton Elementary School Counseling Website
The D-6 (Discovergarten - Sixth Grade) Developmental School Counseling
Program is a planned sequential curriculum designed to maximize student
competencies by addressing the emotional, social, and academic needs of all
students. It involves school personnel, students, and parents in a
collaborative effort to assist children in the acquisition of skills,
knowledge, and attitudes necessary for high scholastic achievement. School
Counselors focus on attendance, behavior, and academic progress.
The role of the counselor consists of three components: counseling,
consulting, and coordinating
- Counseling involves the counselor in direct
services to students through classroom instructions, small group
experiences, and individual counseling on request. Parent permission
is required to participate in small groups. Students may be referred
for individual services by a parent, staff member, or may
self-refer. In the case of a self-referral, the counselor contacts
parents if an initial visit warrants continued involvement in order
to resolve a person, social, or academic concern.
The school counselor
consults
with school staff, parents, and other professionals in a team
approach to identifying and meeting student needs.
Coordination is the
organization of all guidance program components into an efficient and
meaningful process. Close contact among all members of the staff, as
well as community resources, is an important element of the program.
Parents are invited to contact Mary Daniels, D - 6
School Counselor, with questions about counseling services available to
them or their children. Mrs. Daniels may be reached at 947.4327 (D - 3) or
947.4328 (4 - 6).
