The mission of the Ephrata Intermediate School counseling department is to assist students in their academic career and personal/social development in order to reach their full potential.

EIS Guidance Counselors provide…

• Developmental classroom guidance lessons focusing on:

  1. Understanding of self and others, coping strategies, peer relationships and effective social skills, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution and study skills, career awareness and substance abuse.

  2. Classroom management strategies.

  3. Proactive/preventive programming.

  4. Individual and small group counseling.

  5. Positive leadership, encouraging a safe, nurturing environment.

  6. Consultations with parents, staff and community agencies.

EIS Guidance Counselors will also help when…

• Social, emotional and behavioral issues interfere with academic success.

• Family or community crises impact students and staff.

• Parents need information and support with the challenging job of raising children.

Students meet with their EIS counselors by…

• Teacher or staff referral

• Self-referral

• Parent referral

• Peer referral

• Counselor initiated referral

EIS Counselors offer individual and small group experiences dealing with…

• Social Skills

• Study Skills

• Self-Esteem

• Conflict Resolution

• Family Changes

• Behavior Modification

From the Principals

Attendance Email Addresses

Library Media Center

Volunteers

Parent Information

EIS Arrival and Dismissal Information

Student Information

Tip 411

Families Experiencing Homelessness

Ephrata Intermediate School
957 Hammon Avenue,
Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone: (717) 721-1405
Fax: (717) 721-1406

Doors open: 8:45 AM
School in Session:  8:55 AM - 3:45 PM

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