The Role of a School Counselor
School counselors are certified/licensed educators who improve student success for ALL students by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program. School counselors are vital members of the education team and maximize student success. They help all students in the areas of academic achievement, career and social/emotional development, ensuring today's students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow. School Counselors help students apply academic achievement strategies, manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills, plan for postsecondary options (higher education, military, work force).
School counselors are certified/licensed educators who improve student success for ALL students by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program. School counselors are vital members of the education team and maximize student success. They help all students in the areas of academic achievement, career and social/emotional development, ensuring today's students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow. School Counselors help students apply academic achievement strategies, manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills, plan for postsecondary options (higher education, military, work force).
As your student's school counselor, I will plan guidance lessons for students, meet with students individually and in small groups, as needed. Examples of services provided by the school counselor:
As your student's school counselor, I will plan guidance lessons for students, meet with students individually and in small groups, as needed. Examples of services provided by the school counselor:
Responsive Services: Students in crisis can seek support from the counselor, who will work with families to provide the appropriate resources based on individual cases.
Social/Emotional Support: Whether it is a conflict with a friend or a death in the family, the counselor is here to support students and families as needed.
Providing Resources: The answer may not always be at the school, but we can direct families and students to the resources that will meet their needs.
Academic planning: Meeting with teachers on a regular basis to support all students academically.