What do school counselors do?

School counselors are certified educators who hold at least a master’s degree in school counseling. Their specialized training equips them to support every student’s academic, social/emotional, and career development through the creation, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive school counseling program focused on student success.

Services provided to students:

• Classroom Lessons: We see ALL students in lessons at least once a month to teach academic, social, and emotional skills, as well as career awareness.

• Small Group Counseling: With parent permission, students can take part in small group counseling focused on specific topics such as building healthy friendships, managing worries, coping with grief, and adjusting to family changes. Groups typically consist of 4-6 students and meet for 6-8 sessions during the school day. 

• Brief Individual Counseling: Short-term, one-on-one counseling is available to help students develop skills and address specific concerns. These sessions can be requested by students, teachers, or parents. 

My Role "behind the scenes"

• Available for parent/teacher conferences

• Referrals to our school social worker and long term outside counseling

• Collaborate with IEP, 504, and MTSS Teams

• Assist with weekly snack pack program

• Crisis Response Team

• Provide parent and family resources

• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administration

• AND MUCH MORE!

Vision Statement

The NRES-AM Counseling Program envisions a nurturing, inclusive school culture where every student excels emotionally, socially, academically, and artistically. Through arts-based counseling, we foster emotional resilience, mental health literacy, and self-expression, preparing students to navigate challenges and lead with creativity and empathy.

Mission Statement

The mission of the NRES-AM Counseling Program is to empower and support all students in The NRES-AM Counseling Program empowers all students—especially those from diverse and underserved backgrounds—to grow personally, socially, emotionally, academically, and artistically. We deliver equitable, arts-enhanced counseling that nurtures wellbeing, resilience, and life skills, inspiring students to thrive as creative, compassionate citizens.

School COunselors believe...

• Each and every student can learn and succeed.

• Each and every student deserves access to and opportunity for a high-quality education.

• Each and ever student should graduate from high school prepared for postsecondary opportunities.

• Each and every student deserves access to a school counseling program.

• Effective school counseling is a collaborative process involving school counselors, students families, teachers, administrators and other education partners.

• School counselors programs promote and enhance student academic, career, and social/emotional development.