Counseling
Meet the School Counselor - Ms. Jen
Hello! I am so grateful to be part of the Rocky Mountain family and for the opportunity to work with your kids - they bring me so much joy!
Please don't hesitate to contact me. I look forward to speaking with you.
Please don't hesitate to contact me. I look forward to speaking with you.
Phone: 303-772-6750
Email: parmeter_jennifer@svvsd.org
Join me in my Webex Online Office for a one-on-one conversation during my office hours, M-F 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Join me in my Webex Online Office for a one-on-one conversation during my office hours, M-F 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
To schedule an appointment, please fill out this Google Form. View this video to learn about Ms. Jen and how to fill out the Google Form.
The Essential Role of Elementary School Counselors
The Essential Role of Elementary School Counselors
Click here for the role according to the American School Counseling Association (ASCA)
What types of things do I talk with students about in class lessons, groups and individual short-term counseling?
- Making and keeping friends
- Setting goals
- Teamwork
- Feeling good about yourself
- Making good choices
- Being responsible
- Managing strong feelings
- Conflict resolution
Confidentiality
School counselors recognize their primary obligation for confidentiality is to the student but balance that obligation with an understanding of the family or guardians’ legal and inherent rights to be the guiding voice in their children’s lives.The role of the school counselor in regards to confidentiality is:
- To support the students’ right to privacy and protect confidential information received from students, the family, guardians and staff membersTo inform students and the family of the limits to confidentiality when:Student poses a danger to self or others
- Court ordered disclosure
- Consultation with other professionals in support of the student i.e. colleagues, supervisors, treatment teams, and other support personnel
- To adhere to all laws protecting student records, health information, and special services (i.e., HIPAA, FERPA, IDEA).