Still Elementary Guidance Program

Guidance and Counseling is a process of helping people by assisting them in making decisions and changing behavior.  The purpose of the guidance and counseling program is to impart specific skills and learning opportunities in a proactive and preventive manner, which ensures that all students can achieve school success through academic, career and personal/social development.  (American School Counselor Association, 1997)                      

The Still Elementary guidance program is specifically designed to assist all students in achieving to their fullest potential.  It is a developmental program that is directly and indirectly involved with students, parents, staff, administration and community resources.  The program's major goal is to aid each student in developing his/her academic, physical, emotional and mental skills for success in life.  It is planned for the purpose of helping the student become aware of himself/herself and develop appropriate skills for dealing with others and how to be successful in daily living experiences at school and at home.