Professional Disclosure

Professional Disclosure Statement

The counseling department assists students in the areas of academic, high school readiness, career and college planning, and social emotional. Social emotional counseling may include individual counseling, groups, and classroom counseling lessons. During your students' school career, they may encounter the school counselor in all of these capacities or only through school counseling lessons and scheduling. We consult and collaborate with students, teachers, parents, administrators and community agencies. We value your trust in us and will provide you with a safe environment to talk. We assist parents and teachers regarding the developmental levels and needs of students. We serve as members of the school's support staff and assist with the coordination of student services.

Referrals for school counseling are accepted from students, school faculty and parents. The length of individual sessions is based on a student's need; but, generally don't exceed 30 minutes per meeting/session. Students requiring long-term counseling will be referred to outside agencies. There is not a fee associated with any school counseling services provided and therefore insurance is not required to receive any school counseling services from the school counselor.

Confidentiality

The information shared with us is treated with the greatest respect. Generally, information shared in counseling will not be shared with anyone. As required by law, however, there are several limits to confidentiality. These limits include threat of harm to self or others, suspected abuse, court ordered requests, or guardian requested release of information to outside agencies. Additionally, when information needs to be shared it is carefully filtered and the primary obligation is always to the student. In these situations, sharing of information will be discussed with the student and will only be shared on a need to know basis in an ethically and helpful manner. If you have any questions about confidentiality, please ask.