High school counselors provide services to students, parents, school staff, and the community in the following areas:
College/ Career Readiness-Implement strategies and activities to support and maximize each student’s ability to understand the connection between school and the world of work; plan for and make a successful transition from school to postsecondary education and career, and from job to job across their lifespan.
Collaborate with the Career Center to help students develop their high school and post-secondary plans
Host parent nights providing information on transition to high school and course selection, college admissions, financial aid, drug/alcohol prevention, and other topics
Prepare Secondary School Reports and letters of recommendation for students applying to colleges requiring them
Academic Achievement-Implement strategies and activities to support and maximize each student’s ability to think critically and creatively, engage in their learning, access rigorous coursework, and make informed decisions.
Advise students on appropriate high school course work to meet educational pathway requirements
Work with students, families, and staff on addressing any barriers that are or may be interfering with student success
Provide students with classroom curriculum, including information on educational requirements,high school program options, and post high school options
Coordinate programs such as Running Start, Cascadia Tech, and advanced placement
Social and Emotional Support-Implement strategies and activities to support and maximize each student’s ability to manage emotions, learn and apply interpersonal skills, and maintain positive mental health.
Facilitate outreach with community mental health support agencies
Provide students with social/ emotional supports via classroom curriculum, social/ emotional small group supports and short term, individual counseling
Coordinate 504 plans
Connect students with community resources to help meet basic needs
Counseling Websites
Cascadia Tech Academy
Evergreen High School
Counseling Center | Career Center
Henrietta Lacks High School
Heritage High School
Mt. View High School
Union High School