Counseling Office

Our K-12 Counseling Department is staffed by four school counselors, two social workers and a School Psychologist, as well as one full time secretary. An annual plan is developed listing the services provided for students, parents, teachers and the community. The plan is approved by the Board of Education and is available for review upon request.

A School Social Worker, or Licensed School Social Worker, is responsible for supporting students and advocating for their emotional, mental and physical wellbeing. Their duties may include counseling students, connecting at-risk youth with helpful resources and conducting home visits to provide additional support.

School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.

School counselors are certified/licensed educators. School counselors design and deliver school counseling programs that improve student outcomes. They lead, advocate and collaborate to promote equity and access for all students by connecting their school counseling program to the school's academic mission and school improvement plan.

School counselors work to maximize student success, promoting access and equity for all students. As vital members of the school leadership team, school counselors create a school culture of success for all. School counselors help all students: apply academic achievement strategies, manage emotions, apply interpersonal skills and plan for postsecondary options (higher education, military, work force).

What is the purpose of individual counseling, group meetings, and classroom guidance?

To help students develop self-understanding and self-awareness
To build self-confidence and self-esteem
To encourage students to recognize and make the best use of their capabilities
To provide opportunities for students to feel successful
To give students an opportunity to talk about educational and personal social concerns
To encourage students to recognize, understand and work through learning difficulties
To help students better adjust to school and home environments
To develop students’ awareness of the world of work
To teach students the decision-making/problem-solving process
To help students think about options for post-secondary education
To help students apply to colleges or for jobs
To keep students informed about employment trends

A handbook for students is published annually (please see link below) and distributed at the beginning of the school year and to all new students. Students should become familiar with the guidance information included in the handbook on the following subjects:

Diploma Classification
Grading Policy
Honor Roll and Ranking
Acceleration Program
Scheduling

For more information, please contact:

Lynne Jenkins, Director of Guidance/High School Counselor

Abigail Melville, High School Counselor

Kerry Giumarra, 5-12 School Social Worker

Graham Pritchard, Middle School Counselor

Emily Lemieux, K-12 School Psychologist

Elsa Barnum, Elementary School Counselor

Annie Tilden, Elementary School Social Worker

Chandice Bills, Guidance Secretary

Maisy and Finn, School Therapy Dogs

Corinth Central School District

Counseling Office