School Counseling

SDS School Counselor

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Individual counseling - when students are self, teacher, parent, or staff referred (with parental permission for extended counseling)
Group counseling - topics such as changing families, anger management, friendship, social skills, and study skills are addressed.
Classroom guidance - teaching topics that include: bullying prevention, friendship skills, stress management, communication skills, career development, middle school transition, tolerance, etc. The Second Step curriculum, a scientifically based violence prevention program, is used for all Pre-K classroom lessons.
Parent support - which includes parent conferences, referrals, and parenting information.
Peer mediation - a program whereby student peer mediators assist fellow students resolve minor conflicts in a confidential setting.
Course registration
College and career awareness