The WHBI Counselor identifies and addresses student needs through the use of a comprehensive school counseling model. The main objective is to support and advocate for all students ensuring that they will be successful.

Our school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, specifically SPARTATUDE, naturally and purposefully promotes desired student attributes which include being safe, respectful, responsible, cooperative and a problem solver. The counselor will work with students individually, in small groups and within the classroom setting to support and assist students with their academic, social, emotional, behavioral and personal development. As needed, the counselor will communicate, consult and collaborate with parents, classroom teachers and all other school staff along with outside support providers/services.

The WHBI counseling program includes:

Individual counseling
Group counseling
Crisis counseling
Placement of new students
Facilitating meetings with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other support services
Restorative justice
Classroom guidance lessons upon request
Supporting parents/guardians with attaining services of local clinical mental health providers
Home visits

In addition to a counselor, a psychologist and social worker are also available to assist students’ needs.

William H. Barton Intermediate School