New Vision Charter School Counselors:
How does my student access the counselor?
1. Self-referral- At any time a student may ask their teacher to see the counselor. The counselor will be notified of this request and meet with the student as soon as their schedule allows. If it is an emergency the student will get support ASAP.
2. Parent/Guardian referral - Please reach out at any time if you feel your student may need some extra support.
3. Teacher referral- Sometimes teachers see that students are having a tough day emotionally or need some help problem solving ; they may ask the counselor to check in with the student.
What is the role of a school counselor?
Below are a series of links from the American School Counseling Association to provide you with more in-depth descriptions
Facilitate prevention and intervention small groups determined by need
Groups could include, but are not limited to: social skills, friendship skills, teamwork development, executive functioning, developing a growth mindset, mindfulness, self-regulation, personal-space/boundaries
Providing counseling classroom lessons as needed
Short-term 1:1 counseling for students in crisis, experiencing trauma, or needing extra support
Collaboration with families, teachers, administrators, and the community to promote whole student success
Help identify student needs
Section 504 coordinator and facilitator
Community resource liaison
Elementary School Counselor Information (follow link!)
Middle School Counselor information (follow link!)
How School Counselors collaborate to maximize students' academic success and overall wellness:
