Counseling at Hillcrest Elementary

I am excited to be working as the school counselor at Hillcrest Elementary School.  I visit each classroom throughout the school year and present lessons on Success in School, Conflict Management, Safe Choices, and Careers and Future Planning.  In addition to teaching in the classroom, I also have the opportunity to work with students in small groups and on an individual basis.  Part of my job includes helping families access support services through the school and community.   Creating a safe and healthy environment where students can grow to reach their fullest potential is my ultimate goal.  If there is an area that you feel your student could benefit from some additional academic or emotional skills training please feel free to call or e-mail.

Schedule:    Hillcrest Elementary on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
                    Maple Grove Elementary on Tuesday

Focus areas: 

• Classroom guidance: I teach approximately 16 lessons in each classroom throughout the year. This district-approved counseling curriculum includes the topics of Academic Success, Skills for Learning, Understanding Self, Communication Skills, Decision-Making, Personal Safety, Drugs, and Career Awareness. 
• Small groups: Small groups are available for students who would benefit.  These groups include: family changes, grief and loss, support group, friendship skills, and anger control.  Contact me if you have questions.
• Individual work with students: Students may request to see the counselor at any time either through their teacher or by contacting the counselor.
• Parent education: The asset most families have the largest control over is support through parent Involvement. I encourage all parents to maximize this all-important asset through the parent education programs offered by the counselors in the Boise School District. 
• Mentoring: Mentoring referrals available upon request.
• Parent/staff consultation: As a school counselor I believe that conference times with parents and teachers are essential to an effective counseling/school environment. Please stop by my office so that I can meet you and answer any questions!
• Other special programs –  Special after school classes, such as “Young Rembrandts” art classes, or classes from Boise City Parks and Recreation are offered for 4 to 6 week periods through-out the year. Flyers are sent home with students to let parents know classes being offered, dates of classes, times, fees, etc.

Laura Adams

Educational background and experience:  B.A. in Psychology, Linfield College; M.Ed. in Counseling and Human Services, U. of Idaho; Ed.S. in School Psychology, U. of Idaho.  I completed a one-year internship in School Psychology near Salt Lake City, Utah.  I love working in the Boise School District!

I enjoy playing sports, reading, doing arts and crafts, and spending time outdoors.  I love dogs and have one of my own – a Golden Labrador named Gary!

To email the counselor please use the following convention:
firstname.lastname@boiseschools.org

For more information about our District's Counseling program:
District Counseling Department | Classroom Guidance Units | Small Groups
Parent Education | Individual Student Counseling & Parent/Staff Consultation

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