School Counselors are specially trained to help students navigate school. Some of the ways that I support students at HCHS are listed below. 

• Classroom Counseling Sessions- Completed through 9th Grade ELA each semester

• Group Counseling- MFLAC (military families counseling available to active military families), & School Counseling Groups (based on students need data/referral)

• Individual Counseling 

• Parent/Teacher Conferences

• Family Support 

• Conflict Resolution 

• Mandated Reporting 

• Community Referrals

• School Referrals

• Social Services Referrals 

• Course Selection/ Pre-Registration for 10th Grade in the Spring of 9th grade year 

• Crisis Intervention, Crisis Response, & Crisis Prevention  

• Academic & Life Skills Development

• Grief Counseling 

• Orientation to HCHS

• Mental Health Resources 

• New Student Breakfast/Tours 

• Tutoring Resources

• Advocacy 

• Consultation & Collaboration 

• Preparing for college, military, or career/workforce

• Appropriate referrals, as needed

High school years are full of growth, promise, excitement, frustration, disappointment and hope. It is the time when students begin to discover what the future holds for them. High school counselors enhance the learning process and promote academic, career and social/emotional development. High school counseling programs are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set informed career goals and realize their full academic potential to become productive, contributing members of the world community. 

High school counselors hold a master’s degree and required state certification in school counseling. Maintaining certification includes ongoing professional development to stay current with educational reform and challenges facing today’s students. Professional association membership enhances the school counselor’s knowledge and effectiveness.