Shaffer Elementary School

Organization Description

Atwater Elementary School District serves preschool through eighth graders. District wide Title I with 70% students low socio. and 50% Hispanic. Currently, district does not have counselors on staff. School psychology offer minimal assistance. Students have emotional issues from living in poverty, including cutters

Health & Safety

Volunteers will need to have the following: TB Test, Live Scan, (District will pay), a California Drivers License, and a Background Check.

They will have to meet with site principal/mentor to discuss needs and plan. Safety consideration: Students will need to be advised of school site emergency procedures. ADA accessibilty.

Address 
1434 California St
Atwater, CA 95301
United States
Program(s) 
Counselor Education Practicum
Counselor Education Program
Organization type 
Education - Administration/District (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Adopted/Foster Youth or Young Adults, Children/Youth
Focus Area(s)
Education, Health & Medicine
Additional Focus Area(s)
Recreation, Skill Development, Substance Abuse, Wellness Education Programs