How does a student see the School Counselor?

• Self-referral
• Request of another counselor
• Parent request
• Administrative referral
• Teacher or other staff referral
• Referral by friend(s)
  
  

Why do parents contact the school counselor?

• Concerns over student achievement
• Family health concerns
• Adjusting to a new school
• 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 students individually and in groups
• Providing support during personal crisis
• Supporting teachers and other staff