Guidance & Counseling Programs K-12

Elementary Counseling

Elementary School counselors help children succeed in school and life by teaching skills for learning, friendship, and health and safety. We strive to help children by promoting respect for self and others, wise decision making, and by practicing personal responsibility.

What do elementary counselors do?

• Teach guidance curriculum in grades K-6
• Offer small group counseling
• Provide crisis counseling
• Lead Parent Education classes for families
• Assist concerned parents
• Provide community referrals
• Serve on the Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Promote success at school for all students

Who sees the counselor?

• Students
• Parents
• Teachers

What is the K-6 Guidance Curriculum?

• Sequenced lessons at each grade level
• Conflict Management and Safe Choices K-6
• Grade-level-specific units on study skills, friendship, responsibility, careers, and more
• See the Boise School District's Health Curriculum for each grade level.

How do you contact the counselor?

• Elementary Staff contact list
• Contact your child's teacher
• Contact your school office