How can School Counselors help your student(s)?
School counselors help students feel safe, supported, and successful in school. Their main purpose is to:
Help with schoolwork: Help students with schoolwork, study skills, and class choices.
Explain school rules: Teach students how things work in U.S. schools.
Help students who feel nervous, sad, stressed, lonely, or who have problems.
Talk to teachers: Make sure students get the help they need in class.
Help with language barriers: Find ESL (English as a Second Language) support.
Guide for the Future: Help students plan for college, careers, or jobs.
Solve Problems: Help with bullying, friendships, and personal challenges.
Students should see their counselor when they need help. Some examples include:
Struggling with schoolwork: Need help with grades, studying, or class choices.
Feeling stressed or sad: Worried, lonely, or having a hard time adjusting.
Having problems with friends or bullying: Need advice on handling conflicts.
Needing help with English: Want to find ESL (English as a Second Language) support.
Planning for the future: Want advice about college, careers, or job skills?
Dealing with family issues: Having problems at home that affect school.
Needing extra support: Looking for food, housing, or medical help.
Parents should contact the school counselor when their child needs help.
School problems: If your child struggles with grades, homework, or a class.
Emotional concerns: If your child seems sad, stressed, or has trouble making friends.
Bullying or peer issues: If your child is being bullied or having friendship problems.
English language help: If your child needs extra ESL (English as a Second Language) support.
Family changes: If your child struggles due to a move, divorce, or loss.
Special needs: If you think your child needs extra learning support.
Absences: If your child has a high number of absences or if your child has to be absent for a long period of time