Counselor

Maggie Hillis

How can I visit the counselor?

By request of:

     . . .   my teacher
     . . .   my parents
     . . .   my principal

* Self-understanding and self confidence.

* Positive attitudes toward self, family and community.

* Communication skills in relationships with friends, family, neighbors and school staff.

* Motivation for success in school and community activities.

* Decision-making skills involving exploration of alternatives and realization of consequences.

* Career awareness for future planning.

* Cooperation between home and school.

* Community resource programs for students, families and school personnel.

~ Boys and Girls:

* Individually and in groups with their concerns, plans, goals and achievements.

* Understand themselves and others to strengthen cooperation.

* Establish and maintain healthy relationships with others.

* Learn decision-making skills.

* Gain maximum benefit from their school experiences.

~ Parents:

* Learn about their child's growth and development.

* Individually, to appreciate their child's abilities, limitations, and progress in school.

* Increase knowledge and skills by sharing information.

* Students understanding the importance of an education.

* Regular school attendance.

* School dropouts.

* Worries that students have about school, friends, etc.

* Students learning to get along.