General Guidance Program Overview   

Since children may experience a variety of concerns at different developmental stages, Raba's Guidance Program offers many services that assist students in acquiring knowledge and skills necessary for healthy development.  Guidance and counseling services are offered for all children in grades K - 5

The guidance and counseling program at Raba Elementary is designed to be proactive and preventative as well as developmental.  The counselors at Raba work with students in three different settings:

1. All students in PreK - 5 receive classroom guidance lesson with their class approximately once every six school days.
2. Students may be invited to participate in a small group setting.  In small group the counselors teach specific skills to 5 - 8 students at a time.  These groups meet during the school day  once a week for approximately six 30 minute sessions.
3. Individual students are seen by the counselors when they have a concern which may interfere with their ability to learn on concentrate on school work.  An appointment may be made to see the counselor by the students, teacher, parent or by invitation of the counselor.