• Communicate with respect. Listen attentively to your child. Don’t interrupt. Make sure you understand what he is saying. Focus on the positive.
• Practice solving problems calmly. Use “I statements” (I feel ignored when you don’t answer me”) instead of hurtful accusations (“You always ignore meJ>
• Take responsibility. When you make an agreement with your child, stick to it-and expect him to do the same. If something goes wrong, the person responsible should make amends and learn from the experience.
• Care for belongings. Cleaning up is a way of showing respect for things around the house. Talk about this with your child. What if no one pitched in? What steps, such as organizing toys, could make the job easier?
• Be encouraging. Support your child’s interests and strengths. Talk about values, including those your family has passed down for generations. What does your child value? How can he show this? Strong character should be a source of pride.

The school counseling program is an integral part of the overall educational program designed to be proactive in scope. The comprehensive developmental program is needs based, standards supported and results oriented. It provides developmentally appropriate opportunities and experiences that address the areas of learning to live, learning to learn and learning to work. The ultimate goal is to assist all students in becoming self-sufficient, productive, contributing citizens and life-long learners.