Counseling Roles

School counselors are your ally.

Counselors’ doors are usually open. What should you expect if you walk in?

A school counselor does...
A school counselor does not...

A school counselor does...

Work with ALL students to encourage a safe school climate of trust and respect.
Deliver classroom lessons that align to ASCA standards.
Facilitate small groups
Meet individually with students to do brief, solution-focused counseling/ check-ins.
Help students who might be struggling to make positive behavior choices.
Collaborate with parents/ guardians, teachers, support staff, administration and outside community members.
Maintain confidentiality of students and their families unless there is a safety concern.
Provide education and information about students’ social-emotional needs.

A school counselor does not...

Work with only special education, general education, or “problem” students.
Assign grades after lessons or teach academic subjects.
Facilitate therapy groups.
Meet one-to-one with students to do long-term mental health counseling/ therapy.
Handle the discipline or assign consequences.
Collaborate with only one person. A whole school team approach fits best the work of the school counselor.
Share information about students and their families to appease the curiosity of others.
Tell teachers how to teach in their classrooms or tell parents how to parent at home.

What does a School Counselor Do?

This is a very good question!! We work with students on a number of issues ranging from…

About Us

Middle school counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today's diverse student population. Middle school counselors do not work in isolation; rather they are integral to the total educational program. Professional school counselors align with the school's mission to support the academic achievement of all students as they prepare for the ever-changing world of the 21st century. This mission is accomplished through the design, development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive, developmental and systematic school counseling program.

Relationships

We deal with all kinds of stuff; it doesn’t matter if it’s about your boyfriend, girlfriend, or best friend. Drop by and see us if you’re having trouble or just need someone to listen.

Getting Along With Others

Counselors are just one resource out of many that is available if you’re having trouble getting along with someone at school.

School Stuff

Study skills including time management, note-taking, and test-taking skills are just a few tips I can help you with to improve your opportunities for success.

High School Preparation and Career Planning

We want to help you to be ready to accept the challenges and the joys of high school. What you do NOW will start the path for you to be student you are and we want you to continue to be successful in high school and beyond.

How to See the Counselors

You may fill out a request form any time between classes, before or after school. Counselors will call you as soon as they can. Please remember many things come up for us each day and if we’re not available when you come to Student Services, we will see you as quickly as we can. Of course, you may e-mail us, or visit with us during lunch (we are down in the cafeteria with you every day), if you have a quick question.

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