School Counselors

The school counselors are here to help with a wide variety of things: selecting classes, exploring careers that interest you, helping you figure out a problem with a friend, planning for what you want to do after high school, or talking over a problem you are having at home. If you have a problem and you don’t know who to talk to, your school counselor is a good place to start.  If they can’t help, they will find someone who can.

If you need to visit the school counselor, the first step is to come to the School Counseling Office and set up an appointment. Generally, this is done at lunch, before school or during a passing period. It’s important to get a pass from your teacher before coming to the Counseling Office. Once you arrive, you must sign in and you must also sign out when leaving the office. In the School Counseling Office, the registrar will ask you who your school counselor is and will ask what you need to see the school counselor about. If the issue is personal or private, it’s okay to say that and the registrar will set up a time for you to talk with your school counselor.

As part of our commitment to providing a safe and supportive environment for all students, the counseling office maintains strict confidentiality regarding all interactions with students, parents, and guardians. We recognize the sensitive nature of the information shared during counseling meetings and adhere to professional ethical standards to ensure the privacy and trust of those we serve.

Key points of our confidentiality policy include:

1. Privacy: All information shared during counseling meetings is considered confidential and will not be disclosed to anyone without permission, except in cases where there is a legal obligation to disclose information to protect the safety of the student or others. Permission can be granted by either students or parents/guardians.

2. Limits of Confidentiality: While we strive to maintain confidentiality, there are certain situations where confidentiality may need to be breached to ensure the safety and well-being of the student or others. These situations include instances of suspected abuse, self-harm, harm to others, or when required by law.    

3. Information Sharing: With the consent of the student or parent/guardian (if the student is a minor), information may be shared with relevant school staff members or external agencies involved in the student's care, such as teachers, administrators, or mental health professionals. However, this will be done with utmost discretion and only when deemed necessary to support the student's well-being and success in school.

NOTE: When sharing information with external agencies involved in the student’s care, the school will require a release of information to be signed by the parent/guardian and on file in the student’s cumulative file.

By seeking counseling services at our school counseling office, students and parents/guardians agree to abide by the terms of this confidentiality statement. We are committed to upholding the privacy and trust of our counseling relationships and will continue to prioritize the well-being of our students above all else.