Role of the School Counselor

Professional School Counseling

Professional School Counselors are trained in both education and mental health counseling, allowing them to facilitate the academic, social, and emotional needs of students. School Counselors work with families, teachers, and other staff to help students meet their goals and continually evaluate how to respond to the challenges of a diverse student population.

• Individual counseling

• Future planning for life after high school

• Academic planning

• Crisis and conflict intervention

• Referrals to outside agencies (mental and physical)

• Student advocacy