Monett Elementary

Travis VanHorn

Kat Gervais

Business:

417-235-3411

Email:

tvanhorn@monett.k12.mo.us

kgervais@monettschools.org

Address:

601 Learning Lane
Monett, MO 65625

If you see abuse or fear for someone's safety, the following are numbers that might help the situation: 

National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK
School Violence Hotline: 1-866-748-7047
MO Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-392-3738

The Elementary School Counselor’s role is three-fold: Counselor, Coordinator, and Consultant. The School Counselor fills a need in the elementary student’s life with help of a preventive nature.

What does the School Counselor do?

• Works with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community agencies

• Works with entire classrooms, small groups, and individuals to encourage better student relationships

• Helps identify needs of children

• Promotes positive attitudes and choices and assists students in character development

• Talks with parents about their child’s progress in school, abilities and limitations, growth and development, adjustment to school, and school behavior

How does a student get to see the Counselor?

• Students may refer themselves.

• Parents may refer their child.

• Teachers and Administrators may refer students.

• Counseling is a confidential service.