Pupil Services Team
Life is an adventure; there are days when it is exciting and fun, but it can also be overwhelming and hard to understand. Sometimes there are situations in a child’s life that make it difficult to deal with the day to day expectations here at school: anger and frustration issues, changes or problems with the family system at home that affect school performance, learning difficulties, anxiety over schoolwork and testing, low self-esteem, peer conflicts, etc.
Our goal is to provide a caring, supportive environment for your child to be successful academically, socially, and emotionally.
The Pupil Services Team at Greene Central School includes School Counselors, School Psychologists, and School Nurses.
What is the role of a School Counselor?
The school years set the tone for developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for our children to become healthy, productive adults. School Counselors work with the goal of assisting in the development of all students. In order to meet student needs, counselors work as a team with educators, parents, and community members to create a caring atmosphere whereby children's needs are met through prevention, early identification, and intervention. At Greene, these services include:
Individual & group counseling (CSE & non-CSE students)
Character Education Development
Academic, Career, and Personal/Social Development of each student
Classroom Guidance Lessons
Response To Intervention (RTI)
Child Abuse Prevention
Consultation with school staff, families, and outside agencies
Referrals to appropriate agencies
What is the role of a School Psychologist?
The School Psychologist uses knowledge of learning, behavior, and child development to support students and those working with students (school staff, families, counselors, medical providers, and outside service workers). The School Psychologist’s primary focus is on improving the student’s educational experience through academic, social, and behavioral interventions. At Greene, these services include:
Student evaluations for learning, behavior, and/or emotional concerns
Student observations
Behavior Intervention Plans
Consultation with school staff, families, and outside agencies
Referrals to appropriate agencies
Individual & group counseling
Crisis Intervention
Response To Intervention (RTI)
Committee on Special Education (CSE)
What is the role of a School Nurse?
The School Nurse administers health care for school-age students, within the basic guidelines of a school setting. A School Nurse provides basic health care on a daily basis and help ensure a healthy and safe environments for all students and staff. At Greene, these services include:
Provide basic health care in case of injury or acute illness
Dispense students' prescribed medications
Maintain students' medical files, including vaccination records
Perform mandated health screenings
Ensure compliance with national, state, and local health laws
Serve as liaison between school personnel, family, and community health care providers to ensure a healthy school environment
Comprehensive School Counseling Plan: Please click here to access Greene's Comprehensive School Counseling Plan.