School Counselors
The KMS School Counselors are here to help support students through the process of college planning, testing, career opportunities, academic support, counseling, and more.
Deni Topitzes
dtopitzes@gsdwi.org
6th Grade Purple and Orange Houses and all 8th Grade students
Becky Wittemann
bwittemann@gsdwi.org
6th Grade Green House and all 7th Grade students
Comprehensive School Counseling Program
Program Components
School Counseling Curriculum
Classroom activities in the areas of bullying/harassment, career exploration and assessment, character education, communication skills, and team building.
Individual Student Planning
Includes Individual Learning Plans, new student orientation, and parent and student conferencing.
Responsive Services
Includes conflict resolution, consultations and referrals, crisis counseling, and individual and small group counseling.
System Support
Involves consultation, collaboration and teaming, professional development, and program management.
Program Features
• Serves 100% οf students grades 6−8• Strongly emphasizes student, parent, and counselor conferencing• Delivers the Comprehensive School Counseling Program curriculum content in a systematic manner to all students• Based on the Wisconsin School Counseling Student Content Standards • Develops Individual Learning Plans in collaboration with teachers, parents/guardians, and students
CONFIDENTIALITY
Everything said will be kept private unless:
A student is in danger of harming him/herself or others OR a student has been hurt by someone.