Welcome to the Hidden Oak Comprehensive School Counseling Program. Elementary school counselors foster the educational, career and social/emotional development of students throughout their academic careers. Our goal is to support students in reaching their full academic potential and enjoy a positive school experience. We work with students, parents, and fellow staff members to help students receive the support needed to be successful. As counselors, we meet with students individually, in small groups, and in a whole class format. We teach students various coping strategies, skills, and methods to handle various challenges. Students, parents, and staff members may request counseling services. All counseling services are brief and solution focused. We also provide referrals as necessary for more intense services at parents’ request. Please call the school at 352-333-2801 request an appointment with our counselors.

School-wide character education
Large Group Classroom Guidance
Small Group Counseling
Individual Counseling
Consultation and Collaboration
Coordination of special programs

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Classroom Guidance

An educational approach to meeting the academic, personal/social and career needs of the children based upon the developmental level of the group.  The large group classroom guidance curriculum includes, but is not limited to:

Conflict resolution
Student success skills
Healthy habits
Multicultural awareness
Career exploration

Small Group Counseling

This service is available for students experiencing a problem, crisis or need for additional support from the school counselor and peers who are facing a similar situation.  Students with common needs are brought together in groups of 2-8.

Individual Counseling

Counseling is available for students whose needs require a private and confidential setting.  Individual counseling sessions can address concerns in the academic, social/emotional, behavioral, and career domains.

Consultation

In an effort to maximize student success consultation services are available for students, parents/guardians and school-based educational professionals expressing an interest in having a cooperative effort in problem-solving.