1. Horizon Elementary School Jennifer Walker, Counselor
Counseling Program
Horizon Elementary School
Jennifer Walker, Counselor

2. Purpose of Our Counseling Program
To assist students as they develop intellectually, socially, and personally

3. Counseling Guidelines
Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Model for Alabama Public Schools
Local school system guidelines

4. Elements of the Program
Education
Prevention
Intervention

5. Education of Students Whole class guidance Small group guidance
Individual counseling
Grade level programs or speakers

6. Resources for Parents
Consultation
Referral
Information and literature

7. Prevention
Information and programs – increased emphasis on Character Education
Student-lead activities -Morning Show, Flag Troup
Peer support
Faculty and staff support – PST
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program

8. Intervention Individual counseling Small group guidance
Professional resources

9. Whole-Class Guidance Schedule
Grades K – 6: twice a month
Make-up classes: In order to devote the necessary time to all other aspects of the guidance program, it is not a guarantee that classes will be rescheduled unless consecutive classes are missed.

10. Topics Self-concept Peer Relationships Substance abuse Making choices
Personal Safety
Communication
Study skills
Career Awareness

11. Small Group Counseling
Groups are determined by need and may be based on topics such as loss of a family member, social skills, study skills, or anger management

12. Methods and Materials Whole-class discussion Speakers Games Videos
Books
Group activities

13. Referrals for Small-group and Individual Counseling
Teachers – complete a referral form (they are in the blue folder in my box) Students may be seen immediately based on need.
Parents – contact the counselor about the child’s needs, both academic and personal

14. Contacts
Horizon Elementary School, , ext. 109