School Counselors are professionals who believe that all students are lifelong learners. The Counseling Program is designed to promote academic, personal/social and career development for all students in grades K-12. School Counselors are dedicated individuals who assist students and parents in building a foundation for academic excellence through support, interventions and positive relationships between school and home.

WHAT DOES A SCHOOL COUNSELOR DO? Provides orientation for students to new school settings Counsels individual students and groups Supports students with special needs Assists students in coping effectively with problems that interfere with learning Conducts developmental classroom guidance Coordinates and facilitates career development Consults with community resource personnel Offers crisis intervention and prevention Organizes, manages and evaluates school counseling program Adheres to ethical and legal standards

HOW CAN A SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSIST PARENTS? ~Provide information on student progress and achievement ~Interpret tests ~Help students in crisis ~Coordinate student transition to new school ~Assist parents with referral information about community resources ~Protect the privacy of information shared by parents and students

WITH WHOM DOES A SCHOOL COUNSELOR CONSULT? ~Parents and Students ~Teachers and Administrators ~Community Resource Personnel ~Health Professionals ~School Board Personnel

HOW ARE STUDENTS REFERRED TO THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR? ~Self/Peer ~Teacher/Staff ~Parent ~Counselor Observation ~Community Agencies

WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS OF A SCHOOL COUNSELOR?

State Certification