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School Counselors’ Department
Loridonna Bisbano, Counselor (K-2)
Nancy Kurz, Counselor (3-5)
Mrs. Carolyn Freeland, Secretary
Phone 610-987-4100 extension 2089

Guidance

The elementary guidance program is a preventative and developmental program. The goal of the guidance program is to help children realize their potential. Physical, social, emotional, mental, and environmental aspects are considered when assisting children in achieving this goal. Classroom activities are conducted by the counselors for students.

The guidance counselors offer many and varied services to students, teachers, and parents. Students who are having difficulties academically, emotionally, or socially are referred by the teacher or parent/guardian to the counselors for further assistance.

In addition to tests given by the classroom teachers to measure student progress, standardized tests are administered. In the spring of each year, generally in April, the Stanford Achievement Tests (SAT) are administered to the children in grades two (2) and four (4). These tests determine achievement levels in reading, math, language, spelling, science, and social studies. The tests compare a child’s achievement with that of other children across the United States. At the time the achievement tests are given, fourth graders also receive the Otis Lennon School Ability Test. This test determines cognitive ability and allows school personnel to compare and contrast achievement and ability levels. Results are used to help teachers and administrators identify learning problems and areas of academic talent. Group results are used to assess the effectiveness of the district’s curriculum. Pennsylvania State School Assessment Tests (PSSA) are administered to third (3) and fifth (5) grade students.