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K. Hodges
NORTH ROWAN ELEMENTARY
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Welcome to the School Counselor and Testing Coordinator's Webpage!


The North Rowan Guidance Program is a comprehensive, developmental counseling program, which aims to help all students with their educational, emotional, and social needs.

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What does an elementary Guidance counselor do?
  • Provides short-term individual counseling (an average of 3 sessions)
  • Provides small group counseling (every other week for a semester)
  • Provides crisis intervention
  • Helps assess students' needs
  • Consults with staff to discuss students' needs
  • Consults with parents to discuss family needs
  • Provides in-class programming
  • Assists with student transition issues
  • Consults with outside agencies
  • Provides referrals for outside agencies
How does my child see the counselor?
  • Self referral
  • Parent/ Guardian referral
  • School staff referral
  • Referal by a friend
How can a parent meet the counselor?
  • Call the school and make an appointment (704) 639-3042 ext: 119
  • Ask the child's teacher or school principal
  • Send a note
When does my child see the counselor?
  • During a 30 minute period that is convenient to the teacher and does not impede the student's academic success (number of sessions varies)
  • During snack/ recess
  • During lunch
  • During classroom guidance classes
 

Is counseling confidential?

Yes. It is important for children to understand that our conversations are private. This allows us to build a trusting relationship where they feel comfortable discussing their issues.

Children understand that the specifics of our conversation are private, unless they or someone they know is getting hurt. At this time, they realize that I would need to tell another adult to ensure their safety.

I do encourage all children to tell their parents about any issues we discuss. Although, my counseling sessions are private, I strongly believe in working with parents to gain helpful information and insights.

No information regarding counseling is kept in the student's academic records.