I see students individually, in groups, and in classroom guidance.
How Does a Student See a Counselor?
Self-referral
Request of a counselor
Parent referral
Administrative referral
Teacher or other staff referral
Referral by friend(s)
Why do Parents Contact the School Counselor?
Concerns over student achievement
Family health problems
New school registration and orientation
Test interpretation
Discussing special needs of their child
Early discussion of potential crises
Family difficulties or concerns
School Counselors help children by . . .
• Promoting positive attitudes among students toward self, family,
peers and community.
• Assisting students in learning how school performance relates to
future opportunities.
• Developing and delivering classroom guidance lessons that teach
skills such as healthy decision making, resolving conflicts and respecting
others.
• Working collaboratively with students, parents and teachers to
identify and remove barriers to learning.
• Supporting students by teaching skills for achieving success.
• Helping students to recognize and make the best of their abilities.
• Counseling with students individually and in groups
• Providing support during personal crisis.
• Orienting new students.
