Counseling

What is a School Counselor?

School counselors work with all students, school staff, families and members of the community as a fundamental part of the education program in maximizing student success. Through advocacy, collaboration, and consultation, School Counselors promote school success through a focus on academic achievement, prevention and intervention activities, social/emotional and career development

Services and Programs Offered

Academic Achievement

• Provide academic support including organizational, study and test-taking skills
• Goal setting and decision making
• Transition plans
• Collaboration and consultation with parents, teachers and staff to identify and remove barriers to learning

Personal/Social Development

• Individual counseling (Short term)
• Peer relationships, coping strategies and effective social skills
• Communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Education on understanding of self, including strengths and weaknesses
• Issues with anxiety

Career Development

• High School exploration/awareness
• College exploration/awareness
• Career exploration/awareness