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The school counseling department at Trenton Elementary School is designed to support the academic, social and emotional needs of all of our students buy developing a comprehensive guidance plan based on the NC Guidance Curriculum and American School Counseling Association's (ASCA) National Model. A well-balanced counseling program seeks to enhance and support the student growth in all areas of development. Your school counselors work collaboratively with teachers, parents, school staff and students to provide meaningful support and feedback about how to best to address concerns, celebrate achievements and elicit positive change when necessary. Our comprehensive school counseling program is part of the regular education program for ALL students!

  • Classroom Lessons

    Elementary school counselors teach lessons in the classroom around mindsets and behaviors that lead to successful students. Topics include organization skills, making friends, coping with emotions and decision making skills, to name a few. These lessons vary by grade level and are scheduled with classroom teachers throughout the year.

  • Individual Counseling

    School counselors work with one-on-one with students with their individual counseling needs. Students may refer themselves (usually in grades 3-5) or can be referred by a parent or teacher. If long term counseling is needed, the school counselor can help families seek the appropriate resources.

  • Small Group Counseling

    The school counselor may meet with small groups of 4-8 students around a common topic. Together with the counselor students learn to improve academic skills, manage feelings, build positive relationships and more. Groups are determined based on student needs and are offered ongoing as appropriate.

  • Parent and Teacher Consultation

    Collaboration is essential for student success. The school counselor frequently meets with students' teachers for goal setting and problem solving. The school counselor also works with parents to develop strategies and positive support systems so student can thrive at school and home.