What is an Elementary School Counselor

When the word counselor comes to mind many of you think back to your high school days where the counselor helped you with your class schedule, test preparation, career exploration and problems that you were concerned about. At the elementary level the school counselor is here to listen and help your child whether they are having a problem with a friend, learning how to make new friends, learning how to get along with others, how to deal with feelings and tough situations or confused about changes that are going on at home. I will take every problem seriously. I will help your child come up with the best solution to fix and/or deal with the problem. Your child may see me during breakfast and lunch, out on the playground, in the classroom and even outside when the buses arrive and depart.

 

Students, your School Counselor is here to help you with:

• Feeling good about yourself

• Adjusting to a new school

• Making friends

• Dealing with peer pressure and bullying

• Working out personal and school related issues

• Learning how to make decisions that are right for you

ANYTHING THAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU!

 

Parents, your School Counselor is available to assist and provide you with:

• Improving parent-child communications

• Supply reference materials

• Suggesting referral sources

• Exploring ways to help your child succeed

Teachers, your School Counselor is available to work with you on:

• Developing and implementing counseling programs and groups to address various issues

• Assisting with class units on developmental issues

• Addressing and resolving student behavioral concerns

Contact Information!

Brenda DiNicola

Room: off the cafeteria

Phone: 356-8416

E-mail: bdinicola@mohonasen.org