Counselors

Mission Statement:

The mission of District 203's counselors is to provide a comprehensive counseling program that addresses the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students.

Counselors will encourage students to explore and acquire the academic preparation necessary to create quality work, think independently, and become life-long learners.  They will assist students in making educated and informed career decisions.  Couselors will encourage students to acquire an understanding of, and a respect for, self and others.  The will work toward developing the skills of responsibility, leadership, and contribution to the community.

Above all, we are advocates for students.

Counseling Services:

• Coordinate new student enrollment process
• Monitor test scores for Project Idea and Honors Math placement
• Provide families with referrals for outside services
• Address academic and social concerns with staff, students and parents
• Provide students with conflict resolution
• Coordinate newcomer's group
• Coordinate team efforts in Problem Solving/RTI
• Classroom presentations on bullying, careers, transition to high school
• Involvement with parent-teacher conferences