In Klein ISD, each elementary school has
a school counselor to assist students and parents/guardians with
educational, personal, and career development aspects of the student’s
growth. In order to provide an effective guidance program in the
elementary schools, the following guidelines have been formulated.
- The
primary focus of the program is directed toward educational guidance
with emphasis upon direct contact with both parents and students
- Conferences with students and parents are encouraged
- Group
guidance directed toward meeting the needs of a specific group of
individuals is scheduled in addition to individual conferences
- Counselors use available data to assist students and parents in planning the educational program
The
guidance curriculum is designed to help students acquire
age-appropriate knowledge and skills within the scope of the following
content areas: Self-confidence development; Motivation to achieve;
Decision-making, Goal-setting, Planning, Problem-solving skills;
Interpersonal effectiveness; Communication skills; Cross cultural
effectiveness; and Responsible behavior. Parents are encouraged to
contact the school counselor for any assistance the student needs.
Click here to find elementary school counselor contact information.