Irving Counseling Department

  • Irving Elementary School's counselor is an integral part of the school's total educational program. 

  • The counseling program includes active involvement and support of students, parents, teachers, and administrators.

  • Irving Elementary School has a comprehensive competency-based counseling program that serves all PreK-6 students.

  • Counseling services are provided by a masters-level state-certified school counselor.

  • The school counselor is an essential part of a school's mission and the overall district goal. to help all children succeed in school and life.

Counselor smiling at a table with a student

John Slick

Counselor

Phone

480-472-1721

email

jtslick@mpsaz.org

School Counseling Mission Statement

The mission of the Irving Elementary school counseling program is for every child to receive and build the academic, social, and career skills necessary to succeed. This is achieved through individualized, data-informed practices and interventions that allow every student the opportunity to reach their full potential. Through collaboration with administration, teachers, staff and parents, all students and stakeholders will have equitable access, within a safe and supportive educational environment, to the school counseling program where they will develop the skills, knowledge and behaviors necessary to thrive in the classroom and society.

School Counseling Vision Statement

Every student at Irving Elementary School realizes their self-worth and has the tools to be productive students and citizens. Students are resilient, can identify their strengths, and can harness their uniqueness to reach their full potential in life.