What is the role of the Academic Advisor/School Counselor

Academic Advisor

Work alongside the entire staff to promote the academic, personal, and social development of all students. This includes supporting students and families with educational pathways, scheduling, post secondary planning, and academic success. 

Counselor

Designs and delivers school counseling programs that improve student outcomes. The components of a school counseling program are integral to the school's academic mission and are created to have a significant positive impact on student achievement, attendance, and discipline. 

The ASCA National Model helps guide the program by supporting schools to have programs that:

• are based on data-informed decision making

• are delivered to all students systematically

• include a developmentally appropriate curriculum focused on the mindsets and behaviors all students need for postsecondary readiness and success

• close achievement and opportunity gaps

• result in improved student achievement, attendance and discipline