Lakeview Public Schools is committed to our students in the development of student academic achievement, self-esteem, personal abilities, and social skills needed in daily living. In order to help all students be successful in these areas, counseling and social work services are available at all levels.

District counselors and social workers are involved with the following:

1. Small group and individual counseling and support
2. Assisting students with class changes, when appropriate
3. Assistance to students beginning or leaving Lakeview Public Schools
4. Coordination of addressing parent and teacher concerns, individual needs, possible testing, and potential referral to special education through the child study process
5. Standardized student testing…Michigan Merit Exam (MME)
6. Special group or individual work meetings on such topics as death, divorce, substance abuse, or child abuse
7. Informing teachers, as necessary, of the special needs of students
8. Involvement with follow-up of progress reports and report cards and related parental/guardian concerns
9. Involvement with school attendance, homework completion following absence or suspension, or start of homebound services
10. Work with parents/guardians to coordinate efforts of home and school
11. Facilitate meetings between teachers and parent/guardians
12. Referrals to outside counseling or other agencies such as, C.A.R.E., Harbor Oaks, etc.
13. Career-life goal setting for students entering Lakeview High School
14. Liaison to outside agencies & community resources

Counseling and social work assistance is available to all students throughout the year. Students should sign up in the respective offices indicating the desire for a conference. Parents/Guardians desiring to speak to the counselor or social worker concerning special situations, scheduling, or student progress may contact the school’s counseling office.

Counselors & Social Worker - 586-445-4055
 

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