WOOD CANYON ELEMENTARY

The School Counselor believes that ALL students...

• Are uniquely individual, valuable, and capable of achieving their highest potential.
• Should be treated with dignity and respect.
• Should feel safe, supported, and encouraged at school.

The School Counseling Program…

• Is an integral part of the school program.
• Equips students with the necessary skills in academic, socio-emotional, and college/career.
• Is child centered, developmentally appropriate, and preventative.
• Is available to all students to assist them with academic, socio-emotional, and college/career counseling needs.
• Conducts activities that contribute to the development of positive school climate.
• Helps students develop a healthy self-concept and an acceptance of individual differences.
• Fosters a positive relationship between home and school.
• Is continuously refined and improved through systematic review and evaluation.

The School Counselor…

• Is an advocate for all students and for the school counseling program.
• Utilizes data to manage and evaluate the school counseling program to refine and improve counseling services.
• Works with stakeholders within the district, as well as in the community, to provide a high-quality school counseling program.
• Provides parents with community resources, links, etc. for help and support.
• Strives for professional excellence through continued study and participation in professional development.

Wood Canyon is a Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS) School. The aim of PBIS is to create and establish a climate in which appropriate positive behavior is the norm. Students can earn a Comet Coupon for positive behavior and exchange these for prizes at the PBIS Student Store, which opens the last Thursday and Friday of every month.