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What does the Counselor do?

What Does a School Counselor Do?

Talk with individual students
Meet with students in small counseling groups
Visit classrooms to teach lessons about skills that help students in and out of school
Coordinate school-wide social emotional learning activities
Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and outside agencies

School Counseling is for Everybody!

It is our duty to get to know each student in our school, so we may help them feel connected and safe while they are with us.

Much of our work with students is confidential, which means we respect your child’s right to privacy. If there is something we think you need to know, we will contact you!

SCHOOL-WIDE PROGRAMS

Our school-wide curriculum was established to meet the achievement, social and emotional, and college and career readiness needs of all students at Harry E. James. Annual programs include our Bully Prevention Initiative in October and Kindness Initiative February, Attendance Challenges throughout the school year, Career Exploration and our quarterly Character Hall of Fame where our students continue to develop character by being Honest, Empathetic, Responsible, and Organized.

CLASSROOM LESSONS

Lessons are presented in a proactive manner, spending 30-45 minutes in each classroom, once or twice per month. Students are encouraged to develop characteristics of a being a H.E.R.O. throughout the year through classroom discussion, role-play, and developmentally appropriate activities.

SMALL GROUP COUNSELING

Self-Control * Emotional Regulation * Coping Skills

Leadership * Grief * Building Relationships

Small group counseling is part of Hopewell Public Schools' comprehensive school counseling programs. Small groups are formed based upon the needs of students, as well as requests from parents and teachers. Groups are modified throughout the year to meet the needs of our students.

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

Our school counselors meet with students one on one, and during this time, the students have an opportunity to develop and practice their skills and explore their thoughts and feelings in a safe environment. Individual counseling does not take the place of outside counseling services. The school counselor's role is to offer support, not therapy. However, if the student’s needs cannot be met by the counselors, outside services may be recommended and resources can be provided.

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