School Counseling

Our Professional School Counselors also teach Life Skills classes as part of the Specials rotation in the counseling classroom, alternating every-other rotation with Library classes.

Life Skills lessons are based on Tennessee State Standards and focus on general areas of personal/social development, academic success and career introduction.  Specific lessons are structured on topics such as, but not limited to: bullying, safety, careers, and character development.

Our Professional School Counselors are available to meet with students one-on-one for individual counseling needs. A student may be referred by teachers, parents, or self-referral.

If you feel that your student is in need of additional support to reach their potential socially, academically or personally please contact Mrs. Cochrane to express your concerns. We want Allendale to be a safe environment for all students, emotionally and physically.

Small groups of students (typically 3-6) who have similar needs meet throughout the school year with one of our Professional School Counselors in order to develop personal skills. This helps the students understand that they are not alone in dealing with difficult situations and that they can support each other. Small groups typically meet for 6-8 sessions.