Student support Services

The K-12 counseling program implemented in the Shorewood School District is intended to address the needs of the whole child at developmentally appropriate age levels and to build a foundation of good decision-making skills that serves the student into adulthood. The goal is to help all students learn about themselves and the world around them while making meaningful connections between the two.
 
Four Components of the Comprehensive School Counseling Program: 

School Counseling Curriculum

• Group/Classroom Activities
• Career Development
• Parent Education

Individual Planning

• Individual Advisement
• Academic Support
• Student/Parent Conferencing
• Test Interpretation
• Transition Services

Responsive Services

• Consultation with parents, administration and staff
• Crisis Counseling
• Individual and Group Counseling
• Conflict Resolution
• Referrals to outside support agencies

System Support

• Consultation and Collaboration
• Professional Development
• Program Management
• At-Risk Programming 
  

School Counselors provide:

• Service to 100% of the students
• Conferencing involving students, parents/guardians and counselors
• Curriculum content and systematically delivered to ALL, and
• Curriculum based on the Wisconsin School Counseling Student Content Standards adapted from ASCA 

Benefits of a Comprehensive school counseling program

Benefits for Students

• Prepares for challenges of the 21st century
• Relates academic program to future success
• Develops decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Assists in developing emotional well-being

Benefits for Parents

• Provides support in advocating for their children's academic, career, and personal/social development
• Increases opportunities for parent/student interaction
• Enables parents to access school resources

Benefits for the Community

• Provides increased opportunity for collaboration between school, businesses and community
• Supports the academic preparation necessary for students' success in the workforce
• Increases the opportunity for businesses and community to participate in the counseling program