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School Counseling

Elementary school counselors support students' academic, social, and emotional growth. They work with students, families, teachers, and staff to help every child feel supported, succeed in school, and prepare for the future.

If you have questions about your child's academic progress, social or emotional well-being, or need help finding school or community resources, please contact our school's counseling office. We're here to help.

School Counseling Vision Statement

All students of Minnieville Elementary School will be diverse, world-class leaders, fully capable of facing the challenges they meet in the ever-changing 21st century. Our students possess the necessary skills to be empathetic and display the social and emotional skills to be compassionate toward others and their community. As a collaborative team, we create accessible opportunities that promote student engagement and inspire a love for learning. Through constant demonstration of SOAR-ing for Excellence: (Safe, Organized, Accepting, and Respectful), students will reach their fullest potential in their future college and career of choice.

School Counseling Mission Statement

The mission of the Minnieville Elementary School data-informed comprehensive school counseling program is to pursue academic and behavioral excellence by creating a safe, equitable, and accessible environment. Through a collaborative effort with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members, Minnieville students become successful, college-and career-ready, world-class citizens. Given Minnieville’s diverse population, the counseling program provides equitable access to all students regardless of sex, race, ethnic background, socioeconomic class, or learning ability, preparing students for lifelong success as responsible members of the local, national, and global communities.

Meet Our Counselors

How We Support Students

School counselors provide services that help students learn, grow, and thrive both in and out of the classroom.

  • Academic Success

    Help students develop positive learning habits, build organization skills, and overcome challenges that may affect learning.

  • Social & Emotional Learning

    Support students as they build friendships, manage emotions, solve problems, and develop healthy relationships.

  • Family Support

    Partner with families to address student needs and connect them with school and community resources.

  • Student Transitions

    Help students successfully transition into elementary school and prepare for middle school.

Resources for Families

Explore resources that support your child's success at school and at home.

  • Learn how the PWCS school counseling program supports students' academic, social, and emotional development.

  • Explore tools and resources that help students plan for high school and beyond.

  • Find mental health information, crisis resources, and community supports for students and families.

     

  • Access no-cost virtual mental health services available to all PWCS students through Hazel Health.

Mental Health and Crisis Supports

Call 911 if there is an immediate risk of harm.