DCHS Counseling Department

Hello! 

My name is Shelby Pasquale and I have been the school counselor for the past 13 years and taught English before that.  I am looking forward to a great year and working with you all. In my free time I love to hang out with my family, my cats,  read, hike, crochet, and do alll things crafting. 

What do school counselors do?

School counselors work collaboratively with ALL students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the local community agencies to help students with their academic success. School Counselors provide individual counseling, group counseling and classroom lessons to students throughout the year. School counselors work on three domains with students, Academic, Career, and Social/Personal. School Counselors build comprehensive school counseling programs and curriculum that are developed around each schools specific needs. The School Counselor's role is to support the academic  development of students which can mean  identifying social and emotional issues that get in the way of academic success. School counselors work with students on issues that may impede their ability to be successful in classrooms. There are limits to what school counselors do. School counselors are not therapists and do no provide ongoing therapy. When ongoing therapy is needed, counselors work collaboratively with parents to meet students needs. 

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FAQ's

Where can I get a work permit?

You can find the work permit form on the DCHS website

I want to take community college classes. How do I do that?

You will need to follow the DCHS process. The process remains the same each semester, but the dates will change. Pay attention to deadlines so you don't miss out.