When might I refer a student to meet with the school counselor?

• When a student is very sad, confused, shy, angry, or worried

• When severe changes in a student's behavior occur

• When a student is having difficulty dealing with family changes or situations

• When something seems to be bothering a student to the point of distraction or intense anxiety

• When a student is dealing with a loss of a family member, friend, or pet

• When stressors at home are affecting school performance or self-concept

• When a student is consistently absent from school