Counseling Services
Front: Tiffani Gelhar, Stacy Courtney,
Kimberly Karoses, Tanya Arps, Lana Barnes, Karen Dietzler
Back: Kelly Pokrzywa, Larry Mueller, Chris Biolo,
Tim Handrich, Tom Dudzik, Tracie Halfmann
It is an honor and a privilege to work with a group of
counselors who care deeply about students and their needs. We will
continue to strive to be the best counseling team
possible!
Tim Handrich
Director of Counseling
By ALL For ALL
By All
Our comprehensive school counseling program supports our
students by involving families, schools, and our community in
helping children succeed.
For All
100% of students in school participate in the program
Mission Statement
The mission of the KASD School Counseling Program is to enhance
student achievement. School counselors help all students become
responsible, aself-motivated citizens who are prepared for the
challenges of a rapidly changing society.
Our comprehensive School Counseling Program supports KASD
Community Values:
• Respect • Honesty • Responsibility • Kindness
Program Components
| Program Features |
Program Advantages |
- We work with 100% of the students in grades 4K-12
- We place a strong emphasis on student/parent/counselor
conferencing
- The School Counseling curriculum content is delivered in a
developmental manner to all students
- Our curriculum is based on the Wisconsin School Counseling and
the American School Counseling Association standards
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- Focuses on academic success and provides purposeful learning
experiences for all students
- Prepares all students to succeed in:
- Academic Development
- Career Development
- Personal/Social Development
- Provides counselors the opportunity to collaborate with parents
and members of the community to benefit all students
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| Curriculum |
Individual Student Planning |
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Our comprehensive school counseling program provides curriculum
in a developmental manner to all students in grades 4K-12 with the
purpose of increasing student awareness, skill development, and
appreciation of skills needed in everyday life. Topic themes
include:
- Self-esteem development
- Motivation to achieve
- Decision making, goal setting, planning, and problem solving
skills
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Communication skills
- Cultural diversity
- Responsible behavior
- Educational planning
- Knowledge of career opportunities
- Knowledge of post-secondary opportunities
- AODA prevention
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Our comprehensive school counseling program assists students in
planning, monitoring, and managing their educational, personal, and
career development through the use of an electronic portfolio.
Individual student, parent, and counselor conferences are offered
in 8th, 9th, and 11th grades. Areas addressed include:
Education
- Acquisition of study skills
- Awareness of educational opportunities
- Appropriate course selection
- Lifelong learning
- Utilization of test data
Career
- Knowledge of career opportunities
- Knowledge of post-secondary options
- Need for positive work habits
Personal/Social
- Development of healthy self-concepts
- Development of adaptive and adjustive social behavior
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| Responsive Services |
System Support |
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Our comprehensive school counseling program addresses the
immediate concerns of students through individual and small group
counseling, consultation, and referral. Areas addressed
include:
- Academic concerns
- School related concerns:
- Tardiness
- Absences and truancy
- Misbehavior
- School avoidance
- Drop-out prevention
- Relationship concerns
- Abuse issues
- Grief / loss / death
- Substance abuse
- Sexuality issues
- Coping with stress
- Family issues
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Our counselors work together with all school personnel to ensure
the success of all students.
Areas addressed include:
- School counseling program development
- Parent education
- Teacher / Administration consultation
- Staff development for educators
- School improvement planning
- Professional development
- Community outreach
- Public relations
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