Contact:
Guidance Counseling
The
mission of Excel School’s comprehensive counseling and guidance program
is to prepare every student socially, academically, and emotionally for
present and future challenges. Students are provided with opportunities
to gain an understanding of self and others, to participate in
educational and occupational exploration, and to pursue planning
opportunities in an environment that is safe, caring, and encouraging.
Counselors work in collaborative partnerships with students, educators,
parents, and community members to empower students to reach their
highest level as productive members of society.
At
the elementary level, the counselor assists students in their efforts
to learn the skills and attitudes required for school success. Students
regularly participate in classroom guidance lessons aimed at development
in the areas of academics, personal/social, and career exploration.
Some examples of guidance lessons include bully prevention, decision
making, respect for self and others, and listening skills. Students are
also able to meet with the counselor individually and in small groups.
Students can be referred to the counselor for services by teachers,
parents, administrators, or self referrals.
The
high school counseling and guidance program builds on the goals from
the elementary guidance plan. The counselor meets with students to help
them develop a four year educational plan and tracks their progress
toward their goals throughout the remainder of their high school years.
Students participate in activities that help them fulfill their goals
following graduation. The high school counselor works directly with
students, individually and in small groups, to deal with unique or
problem-centered concerns. Students, parents, teachers, and/or
administrators may also refer students for high school counseling
services.
Excel School Counselors
Elementary (K-4): Linda Sermons
Middle School (5-8): Carol Brown
High School (9-12): Rachel Hobbs