School and Community Relations - Counseling Department
Telephone (480) 362-2534
"Our Purpose is to remove any barriers that interfere with a students’ education."
"Our Goal is to help students be the best they can be academically."
Counseling Services Provided
ADVOCACY: To ensure that students and parents are able to exercise due process and that their rights are protected under school policy and Tribal mandate.
Disciplinary Issues
Behavioral Concerns
Conflict Resolution,
Special Education Meetings
Classroom Observations
Motivation and Study Skills
Social Skills and Self -Esteem
COUNSELING: Counseling is available for students and if the assessment is beyond the scope of the counselor’s expertise; referrals will be made to the appropriate agency.
Individual Counseling—Initial assessment of the students needs
Academic Counseling—Review report cards, attendance, students progress and parent/teacher conferences. If you are a high school student (grades9-12) we will review your transcript, prepare a four year graduation plan and develop a plan for improvement if necessary
Career Counseling- Career inventory, Higher Ed opportunity / Scholarship information. SAT information and graduation criteria for HS students.
Family Truancy Counseling: Referrals are made to the counselors by the schools, Attendance Officer or the court if there are problems in the home that are preventing the students from attending school regularly; such as:
Chronic Illness
Loss of a Family Member
Divorce
PRESENTATIONS: Schedules and conducts presentations for students and parents on topics such as:
School Related Issues
Health and Development
Leadership
Careers
BOARDING SCHOOLS: Supports and assists parents and students with:
Boarding School Application Process
Acts as the Liaison Between the School and the Home
Makes Two School visits a Year to Ensure Students are:
Adjusting to Boarding School Life.
Doing Well Academically
Not Having Problems
SCR ACTIVITIES: Assist other staff members in planning and implementing division activities such as:
