Lower School Counseling

The elementary years are a formative time as students begin to develop their academic self-concept and feelings of competence and confidence as learners. They are beginning to develop decision-making, communication and life skills, as well as values. It is also a time when students develop and acquire attitudes toward school, self, peers, social groups and family.

Counseling Services

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Academic Programs
- Study Skills & Learning – Provide different strategies for academic success
- Evaluate students’ learning needs and strengths.
- Individual Support – Personalized academic planning
- Work with parents to help them understand their child’s progress in school and devise strategies for success and happiness.
- Learning Enhancement Services
- Intervention services may be initiated by parents and/or school team members who then remain in close contact to address any issues that may arise.
Leadership Programs
Educating the Whole Child
- Implementation of activities to help integrate the ideals of the Student Code, the Gilmour Outcomes and the Gilmour Mission.
Social Emotional Programs
- Individual and Small Group Counseling – Guide students through planned, short-term and goal-focused counseling to work toward possible solutions
- Classroom Guidance- Grade-level lessons to teach the knowledge, attitudes and skills students need to develop a foundation for future success
- Transitions- Help new students acclimate to the Lower School