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Professional School Counselor vs. Guidance Counselor
Professional School Counselor vs. Guidance Counselor
Historically, the term “guidance counselor” was used to refer to counselors working in schools. This term has evolved to “school counselor” as the scope of duties has changed and evolved. Although some schools still use the outdated “guidance counselor” term, the American School Counselor Association encourages using “school counselor” to reflect the role more accurately.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts School Counseling Program is to empower students to achieve academic excellence, career readiness, and personal growth. By integrating the artistic identity of our students with comprehensive counseling services, we support their unique needs and prepare them to succeed in a competitive global environment. Our program is committed to fostering resilience, promoting mental health, and ensuring equitable access to opportunities, while engaging families and the community in a collaborative effort to nurture the holistic development of every student.
Our Goals:
Academic Development: Ensure students achieve their individual academic potential through a supportive and inclusive environment, enabling them to master the skills necessary for lifelong learning and success.
Career Development: Assist students in clearly understanding their career interests and talents, fostering a pathway to postsecondary education and career opportunities.
Personal/Social Development: Empower students to manage their emotions and behaviors, establish positive relationships, and make responsible decisions through counseling and educational programs.
What Does A Professional School Counselor Do?
What Does A Professional School Counselor Do?
Student Mindsets and Behaviors
Role of the School Counselor
mindsets-behaviors.pdfrole-statement (1).pdfBridge Law/Individual Graduation Plan (IGP)
BRIDGE Law.pdfSchool Counseling Confidentiality
Confidentiality
(or, the rules about what stays between us and what doesn’t.)
Chats with the door open or in the hallway aren’t confidential… Other people can hear us!
When the door is closed everything you tell your counselor stays between you and the counselor unless…
1. You tell me you are going to hurt yourself.
2. You tell me someone is going to hurt you.
3. You tell me you are going to hurt someone.
4. There is a medical emergency.
5. You tell me something like “I can’t see the board in math!” I would ask the math teacher to move you to the front row and ask the school nurse to check your eyesight.
In other words, We only need to share the details of what we talk about if your wellbeing is at stake.
We do this because we care and because we are legally bound to do so. We will always do our best to let you know before we share anything we talk about so it isn’t a surprise to you.
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