- Highland Elementary
- School Counselors
School Counselors
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Mission Statement
Our mission as counselors at Highland Elementary is to provide services for students to meet their academic, career, and social/emotional needs. Our mission is to create a nurturing and safe environment by creating inclusive spaces and advocating for diversity. This is accomplished through collaboration with parents/guardians, staff, and community members to ensure the success and achievement of all our students.Services Provided
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Individual Counseling
Involves one-on-one counseling between the counselor and student. Topics include academics, mental health concerns, and career/college. -
Small Group Counseling
Involves two-or-more students and the counselor in a counseling setting. Topics range from academics, problem-solving skills, grief/loss, anger management, self-esteem, etc. Small group counseling allows students to make connections with other students and build social relationships. -
Classroom Guidance
Involves facilitating lessons in a classroom setting, on topics that meet the needs of the students. -
Consultation
Involves meeting with parents and/or teachers to collaborate on a plan to help the student succeed.
For more information, please contact Lillian Castellano via email or phone (561) 202-0536 or contact Samantha Pino via email or phone (561) 202-0516.
Resources
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Below are some resources for parents/guardians and teachers:
Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County
Education Foundation of Palm Beach County
Florida Education Foundation
Florida Prepaid College Plans
Palm Beach County School District Choice Programs
School District of Palm Beach County
State Department of EducationStudent Concern Forms
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English
- Kindergarten to 2nd grade: https://forms.gle/XZCRKjEdkDPwyK6J8
- Grades 3rd to 5th: https://forms.gle/VpfDgafJ27vzD1BY7
Español
- Kinder a 2do. grado: https://forms.gle/wzkwrNvLGnC25KYw5
- Tercer grado a quinto grado: https://forms.gle/gsomhnJ5VV4VW9qWA
Teacher Concern Form
This form can be used for concerns the teacher is unsure how to address in the classroom and Bridges referral may not be appropriate: https://forms.gle/ke9sv4Nf2jr1yiWV6
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