School Counseling
Scott O'Brien
Director of School Counseling
Nancy Caccavaro
Administrative Assistant
ncaccavaro@arlington.k12.ma.us
School Counseling Assignments
School Counselors
Assigned to students for four years based on last name
Paired with Deans
Provide support related to:
social/emotional issues
academic planning
career exploration
college search and application process
referrals to social workers at AHS and outside agencies
Scheduling Services
Counselors will meet with all grade 9, 10 and 11 students starting March individually to review the courses they have chosen and add any courses they may need to add or answer questions.
Summer Schedule Review Dates:
August 14 and 15
8:30 to 2:00
Location: Arlington High School.
Appointment Scheduliner (will be posted over the summer)
Freshman
9th grade English
Freshman:
March 18 - March 22
Grade 8 (rising Grade 9 students) will have their schedules reviewed by the Scheduling Team.
Sophomores
US History I
Sophomores:
April 2 - April 8
Juniors
Chemistry
(AP Physics & Bio & A&P AP Enviro)
Juniors:
March 25 - April 1
Social Work/Counselors
The Intervention Coordinator/Social Workers offer and coordinate a range of support services at Arlington High School. The Intervention Coordinators provide crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, as well as consultation and support services to students, families, and professionals in the Arlington High School Community. Students are referred due to concerns around anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and behavioral struggles, among others. Deans, teachers, nursing staff, students, parents and school counselors can identify students in need or at risk. The Intervention Coordinator also makes referrals for clinical services in the community, and serves as a liaison to community agencies such as group homes, child welfare social workers, local mental health clinics and private therapists.
There are also several social workers within the Special Education Department (SPED) at the high school. These social workers provide support to students as deemed appropriate in their Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs). Please contact Special Education for more information.