Counseling Services

• Character Education
• Conflict Resolution and Bullying
• Individual differences
• Peer Relations and Conflict Resolution
• Substance abuse awareness and prevention
• Personal Safety Career Awareness
• Study and test-taking skills
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Self-esteem and internal motivation
• Strategies for coping with emotions and difficult situations

• Counsels children individually and in small groups
• Teaches guidance lessons in classrooms
• Consults with teachers and parents to promote a student's academic success
• Provides information on community resources for families
• Processes referrals for the identification of special academic needs for children
• Participates in curriculum development
• Promotes student achievement and character education through special events
• Offers positive strategies for all learners.

• Helps children cope with difficult and/or unchangeable life events
• Teaches children to recognize and make use of their potential
• It gives children the opportunity to share their feelings and concerns.
• Develop problem-solving strategies
• Teaches decision-making skills
• Builds self-esteem and confidence

The Wedgeworth counselor is available to support students and families with guidance and counseling needs.  The school counselor provides social and emotional support while fostering a safe and caring environment.  The goal is to empower students with mental wellness, help them promote to middle school, graduate from high school, become college and career-ready, and inspire them to be successful and responsible citizens.