School Counseling

Classroom Counseling - Throughout the school year, counselors will present classroom counseling lessons to students in grades K-5. Students will learn about many important topics which may include:

• Positive peer relationships and conflict resolution
• Emotional regulation and mindfulness
• Character education
• Career Exploration
• Test-taking strategies and study skills

Group Counseling - Students may be referred by parents, teachers, or counselors to participate in small group counseling.  Group counseling topics are developed based on the highest needs of students and may include:

• Friendship and social skills
• Emotional regulation
• Resiliency (coping with stressors and/or change)
• Self-esteem
• Academic success (study skills and work habits)
• Military deployment 

Individual Check-Ins - School counselors provide individual check-ins with students virtually.  Referrals to community resources will be provided for students needing long-term counseling services. Students may speak with the counselor individually through parent referral, teacher referral, or self-referral. Check in topics might include:

• Academic concerns
• Family changes or concerns
• Peer relationships and friendship
• Decision-making 

Family Life Education - Family Life curriculum will not be taught during remote instruction. Please contact your school counselor if you have specific concerns related to Family Life.  

Gifted Program Contact - School counselors serve as the Gifted/Extend Program contact at BMES. Please contact them with any questions about the YCSD Extend gifted education program and referral process.

Referrals - If you are in need of assistance, your school counselors can help by locating community resources or referrals for long-term counseling services. 

  "In a world where you can be anything, be kind."