What does the Counselor do?

The school counselor wants your child to get the most out of school—and life!

The school counselor is specially trained to help your child:

• Find solutions to their problems
• Meet the challenges of growing up
• Better understand and appreciate who they are.

Your child may talk to the counselor about anything that bothers them.  The school counselor can help with:

• Personal problems
• Social Issues
• Academics
• Plans for Their Future

Counselors help students reach their full potential.

Counselors are there to help students:

• Sort out problems
• Discuss feelings and needs
• Explore options
• Reach decisions

Counselors also:

• Meet with students, teachers, & parents
• Coordinate school programs
• Make referrals to sources of help in the community

Counselors work in many settings, including:

• The Classroom for Guidance Lessons
• Small Groups
• Private Office for Individual Counseling
• Counselors may also train peer counselors.

Counselors can help in tough times when students have problems with:

Others, alcohol or drug abuse, depression, personal situations, stress, peer pressure, overcoming shyness, becoming more confident

Counselors can also help with:

Course selection, understanding test results, study skills, drop-out prevention, school choices, career planning, & higher educational planning.