Annual School
Counseling Report
2009-2010
The following report will illustrate the school counseling services that Hiawatha Elementary has provided during
the 2009-2010 school year. Similar to Washington Local Schools mission to provide students with individual
attention for infinite possibilities, the school counseling department at Hiawatha strives to meet the academic,
career, and personal/social needs of every studentin doing so, students are more prepared to meet the challenges
of the future.
Hiawatha
Elementary
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Grade Levels: K-6
Enrollment: 300
School Year: 2009-2010
Individual Counseling
Students at Hiawatha Elementary were able to meet one-on-one with their school counselor (Marissa Rex)
to discuss issues that were affecting their academic success. In order to see Mrs. Rex, students filled out
and returned a self-referral form or teachers/parents/other school personnel completed the student referral
form. These forms were available outside of Mrs. Rex's office door and in each classroom.
During sessions, play therapy techniques (i.e. drawing, role-playing, puppetry, etc.) were used as a way to
discuss school counseling goals, as outlined by the American School Counselor Association. This included
helping students reach their academic, personal/social, and career potential.
Number of students seen individually: 131 Increase since 1st Quarter: 77 students
Average time spent per student: 1 hr, 10 min. Average number of sessions per student: 3 hrs,
45 min.
Referral Data: Range: 1-19
Number of Referrals from
Teachers (42) Parents (18) Percentage of students seen
Principal (20) Students (32) individually: 44%
Other (19)
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Small Group Counseling
Another counseling service available to students at Hiawatha Elementary was group counseling. This was
done by grade level and topic, such as making and keeping friends or bullying. These groups and topics
were decided based on a needs assessment completed by classroom teachers and by parent/teacher/school
personnel feedback. In order for a student to participate in small group counseling (usually 5-7 participants),
a permission form had to be signed by his or her parent/guardian. Typically, these groups would take place
during lunch so students would not miss core academic subjects or specialty areas. However, each lesson
was designed around both the Academic Content Standards and American School Counselor Association
standards.
During sessions, play therapy techniques (i.e. drawing, role-playing, puppetry, etc.) were used as a way to
discuss school counseling goals, as outlined by the American School Counselor Association. Also, for older
students, interactive/reflective activities were used (i.e. making books for younger grade levels, interviewing
teachers and staff, etc.).
Total Number of Groups: 20 Percentage of Students Seen in Groups: 40%
Making and Keeping Friends Stress Busters Social Skills
Grades: 1, 3, 5, 6 Grades: 1, 2 Grades: K
Sessions: 19 total Sessions: 11 total Sessions: 30 total
Time spent: 9.5 hours total Time spent: 5.5 hours total Time spent: 15 hours total
Students served: 13 total Students served: 4 Students served: 31 total
Positive School Behaviors Salvaging Sisterhood Mission Transition
Grades: 1, 2, 5, 6 Grades: 5, 6 Grades: 6
Sessions: 25 total Sessions: 30 total Sessions: 4 total
Time spent: 12.5 hours total Time spent: 15 hours total Time spent: 2 hours total
Students served: 18 total Students served: 29 total Students served: 11 total
Professional Development
Ohio Schools of Character Summit RtI Conference OIP Conference/Presentation
October 15, 2009 December 8th, 2009 May 11, 2010
PBIS Training (WLS) Data Team Training (WLS)
November 3rd and 4th, 2009 February 3, 2010
Criminal Behaviors
All Ohio Counselors Conference April 28, 2010
November 5th and 6th, 2009
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Classroom Guidance
All students at Hiawatha Elementary had the opportunity to meet their school counselor, Mrs. Rex, during
classroom guidance sessions. These sessions focused on a specific issue that was negatively impacting
learning in the classroom/school and were designed around the Academic Content Standards and
American School Counselor Association standards. Teachers signed-up for classroom guidance units based
on the specific needs of their students.
Total Number of Topics: 18
Respect Gratitude Excellence
Grades: K Grades: K Grades: K
Sessions: 1 each Sessions: 1 each Sessions: 1 each
Time spent: 30 min. each Time spent: 30 min. each Time spent: 30 min. each
Students served: 40 total Students served: 40 total Students served: 40 total
Dedication Loyalty Teamwork
Grades: K, 2-B Grades: K, 2-B, 3-PAST Grades: K, 2-B
Sessions: 1 each Sessions: 1 each Sessions: 1 each
Time spent: 30 min. each Time spent: 30 min. each Time spent: 30 min. each
Students served: 57 total Students served: 69 total Students served: 57 total
Service Bullying Making and Keeping Friends
Grades: K, 2-B, 3-PAST Grades: 4-6, LEAP Grades: 2, 3
Sessions: 1 each Sessions: 15 total Sessions: 3 each
Time spent: 30 min. each Time spent: 8.5 hours total Time spent: 1.5 hours each
Students served: 69 total Students served: 135 total Students served: 80 total
Self-Esteem Positive School Behaviors Following Directions
Grades: 2-C, 2-A Grades: K-D, 1-S, 3-PARQ Grades: 1-S, 3-PARQ
Sessions: 3 each Sessions: 3 each Sessions: 3 each
Time spent: 1.5 hours each Time spent: 1.5 hours each Time spent: 1.5 hours each
Students served: 40 total Students served: 65 total Students served: 45 total
Id. and Expressing Feelings LEAP-Specific Issues Test Anxiety
Grades: 2-C, 4-A Grades: 5 Grades: 2B, 3PAST, 4V, 5G, 6G
Sessions: 3 each Sessions: 2 Sessions: 1 each
Time spent: 1.5 hours each Time spent: 1.5 hours Time spent: 30 min. each
Students served: 40 total Students served: 30 Students served: 97 total
Stranger Danger NNCW Lessons Bully Free Week Lessons
Grades: K Grades: K, 1, 2-B, 3-PAST, 6 Grades: K, 5-G, 6
Sessions: 1 each Sessions: 1 each Sessions: 1 each
Time spent: 30 min. each Time spent: 30 min. each Time spent: 30 min. each
Students served: 40 total Students served: 144 each Students served: 96 each
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Additional Services Provided
School-wide Programming:
Mix it Up at Lunch Day (2)
No Name-Calling Week
Bully Free Week
Buddy Day
Red Ribbon Week
Miscellaneous Work Items:
Creating original games for individual, small group, and classroom-based counseling
Scheduling and facilitating RtI meetings with parents
Working on monthly newsletters (Hiawatha newsletter and my school counseling newsletter)
Chair of Positive Behavior Support Committee, member of BLT, and member of Caring,
Collaboration/Delayed Start, and OAT Prep. Committees
Member of District RtI Committee
Presenter for Hiawatha, district (RtI/grade level team information), and OIP Conference
Providing resources for teachers, parents, and administrators
Preparing individual, small group, and classroom-based lessons
Meetings
Types of meetings include:
Student (RtI), committee, grade level, principal/supervision, district, and other
Number of Meetings: 211 total
Time Spent: 253 hours total
Summary
This report is designed to highlight some of the school counseling services provided at Hiawatha
Elementary School. This, by no means, is a complete look at the school counselor responsibilities and
overall work load.
Based on the data presented in this report, Hiawatha had a wide range of counseling services available. In
fact, 100% of students worked with Mrs. Rex. Approximately 70% were seen in individual and small
group settings (variance of frequency). The remaining students were seen during classroom lessons.
During the 2010-2011 school year, these numbers should be similar, ensuring that all students have access
to school counseling resources at Hiawatha.
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