Student Referral Procedure 

To help ensure students receive timely and appropriate support, please use the following referral procedures:

Urgent or Immediate Concerns
For concerns that require immediate attention, please call the contact number provided by Dr. Thomas. Urgent concerns include situations involving student safety, crisis concerns, or information that may require a mandated report.

If you become aware of a concern involving suspected abuse, neglect, harm, threats, or another situation that may fall under mandated reporting requirements, do not use email as the primary method of referral. Contact a school counselor immediately. If a counselor is unavailable, contact an administrator.

Non-Urgent Student Concerns
For concerns that do not require immediate attention, email the student's grade-level counselor.

Please include the following information in the referral email:

• Student's full name

• Grade level

• Brief description of the concern

• Relevant observations or information that may help the counselor understand the concern

• Any steps you have already taken to support or speak with the student

• Whether the student is aware that you are making the referral

• Your name and the best way to follow up with you, if needed

Please share only information that is relevant to supporting the student and use appropriate discretion when communicating sensitive information by email.

Sending a Student to Counseling
If a student needs to meet with their counselor during the school day, please generate an eHall Pass for the student to see their grade-level counselor. For urgent safety concerns, contact the counselor or administrator directly rather than relying only on the eHall Pass.

School counselors provide direct and indirect services to support students' academic, career, and social/emotional development, including counseling, consultation, collaboration, and referrals.

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.