- Rainbow Elementary School
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Rainbow Elementary School Counseling Program is to provide a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate program that will assist all students in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to become effective students, responsible citizens, productive workers, and lifelong learners in a diverse and changing world.
Vision Statement
The vision of the Rainbow Elementary School Counseling program is to ensure that all students embrace their value and will leave our school with the necessary interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills to allow them to meet and overcome challenges as they become leaders of a diverse and global workforce.
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School Counselors Help...
* Promote positive attitudes among students towards self, family, peers, and community.
* Assist students in learning how school performance relates to future opportunities.
* Develop and deliver classroom guidance lessons that teach skills such as decision-making, resolving conflict, and respecting others.
* Work with students, parents, and school staff to identify learning needs and to design interventions to enhance student success.
* Help students to recognize and make the best of their abilities.
* Provide support during a personal crisis.
* Work with students on attendance issues.*Develop student career awareness.* Helping to create a safe and positive learning experience.Elementary School Counselors Collaborate with:
Parents
Parent education
Communication/networking
Academic planning
College/career awareness programs
One-on-one parent conferencing
Interpretation of assessment resultsTeachers
Classroom guidance activities
Academic support, including learning style assessment and education to help students succeed academically
Classroom speakers
At-risk student identification and implementation of interventions to enhance successAdministrators
School climate
Behavioral management plans
School-wide needs assessments
Student data and results
Student assistance team buildingStudents
Peer education
Peer support
Academic support
School climate
Leadership development
Community
Job shadowing, service learning
Crisis interventions
Referrals
Parenting classes
Support groups
Career Education
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HOW CAN STUDENTS SEE THE COUNSELOR?
Students can fill out a self-referral form outside the counselor's office. Students may also meet with the counselor if their parent, teacher, or administrative staff refer them to see a counselor.
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Cookies with the Counselor Event
What's on Your Plate Activity?
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THE ONLY PERSON YOU ARE DESTINED TO BECOME IS THE PERSON YOU DECIDE TO BE - RALPH WALDO EMERSON