Comprehensive School Counseling Program 

The mission of the School District of New Holstein’s Comprehensive School Counseling Program is to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career and personal/social development of all students. In partnership with other educators, parents or guardians and the community, school counselors facilitate the support system to ensure all students in the School District of New Holstein have access to and are prepared with the knowledge and skills to contribute at the highest level as productive members of society.

By All
All supports in a student’s life play an integral part in a comprehensive guidance program.

For All
All students in the school are part of the program.

The goal of a comprehensive school counseling program is to help ALL K-12 students:

Learn about self....
Learn about the world around them...
And make meaningful connection between the two.

Benefits of a Comprehensive Counseling Program

Benefits for Students

• Prepares them for the challenges of the 21st Century
• Relates academic programs to future success
• Develops decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Assists in developing interpersonal relationship skills
• Assists in developing emotional well-being

Benefits for Parents

• Provides support in advocating for their child’s academic, career and personal/social development
• Increases opportunities for parent/school interaction
• Enables parents to access school resources

Benefits for the Community

• Provides increased opportunity for collaboration between school, business and community
• Supports the academic preparation necessary for students’ success in the workforce
• Increases the opportunity for business and community to participate in the counseling program

 Our Elementary Comprehensive Counseling Program Includes...

Guidance Curriculum

Our comprehensive school counseling program provides curriculum in a developmental manner to all students with the purpose of increasing student awareness, skill development and appreciation of skills needed in everyday life. Components of the Guidance Curriculum include:

• Careers
• Character Education
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Managing Conflicts
• Self-Esteem
• Intrapersonal Development
• Working in Groups

Click here for the New Holstein Elementary Classroom Guidance Plan to see what topics are covered at each grade level.

Individual Student Planning

Our comprehensive school counseling program assists students in planning, monitoring and managing their educational, personal and career development. Student/Parent Educational and Career Planning (SPEC) Conferences are held in 5th grade. Components of Individual Student Planning include:

• Academic Support
• Goal Setting
• Small Groups
• Transition Services

Click here for the 5th Grade Student/Parent Educational and Career Planning Conference Brochure

Responsive Services

Our comprehensive school counseling program addresses the immediate concerns of students through individual and small group counseling, consultation and referral. Components of Responsive Services include:

• Consultation
• Crisis Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Referrals
• Small Group Counseling

Click here for information on Caring Connection Book Bags

System Support

Our counselors work together with school personnel to ensure the success of all students. Components of System Support include:

• Consultation, Collaboration and Teaming
• Parent/Community Outreach
• Professional Development
• Program Management