Counselor's Section

Statement of Philosophy

At KAS the counseling department believes:

All students have dignity and worth.

All students can learn given appropriate support.

All students have the right to participate in the school counseling program.

At KAS the counseling program is built upon the following:

It is developmental in nature.

It is preventative in design.

Students ethnic, cultural, racial, gender and learning differences are essential factors in program design and delivery.

It is an integral part of the total educational program for student success at the school.

All students, teachers and parents have access to the counseling program.

 

Counseling Mission Statement

The Counseling program is designed to develop students as unique, responsible members of the school community with the ultimate goal of creating citizens who will make successful contributions to a global society. The focus is on social, emotional and intellectual self-awareness and personal growth in relation to individual potential and viewed through a multicultural perspective.

 Service Delivery

K-5 Elementary

Consultation and planning with class teachers for individual, small group or class work.

Consultation with Learning Center and EAL for students with behavioral, self esteem and social issues related to academic success.

Curriculum Development and consultation re Elementary Health/Guidance.

Team and parent meetings.

Gr. 6-8 Middle School