The school guidance program consists of classroom guidance, small group counseling, individual counseling, consultation with teachers/parents and sponsoring/organizing whole school guidance activities.

Classroom Guidance is provided for students on a rotating basis.  Classes cover standards under the headings of "Learning to Live," "Learning to Learn," and "Learning to Work." I send home half sheets with the students each time I visit their class to tell you, their parents, what we did in class that day. You can use those papers as topics for dinner conversations. These sheets also include a part to tear off at the bottom and return with an anecdote about how your child has displayed the topic covered in class.  My goal is to support the learning experience at school by teaching strategies to manage emotions, get along with others, study effectively and explore careers to help students look toward their futures.

Small groups are offered for students who need more consentrated help with social issues such as anger management, self-control, anxiety/stress management, friendship, dealing with grief in regard to divorce or death, and study skills.  Teachers recommend students and groups are formed every 6 weeks.  Parents are also encouraged to recommend their children as needed, as well as student self-referral.  Parent forms are stapled to agendas after each group session to enable you to follow up with strategies at home.

Individual counseling is done on a short term basis by parent, teacher or student referral.  After several sessions, the counselor will assess the student's need and contact the parent if a referral to longer term help is appropriate.

Feel free to contact me at any time at 755-7441 or nankas@lex2.org.  I would be happy to support you and your child in making this a successful school year.