Counseling Center

What does a High School Counselor do?

A school counselor is a professional educator with mental health training and perspective. Through this lens, our job is to advocate, respond and support the student in (and out) of the educational experience. This is done by being available for students in a variety of ways:

One-on-ones - Time that is just the individual and the counselor working a specific skill set; usually no more than 6-8 meetings (less than 20 minutes a time).

Small Groups - A focused group, no more than 8-10 students in a group that meets once a week for 8-10 weeks on a specific issue or skill.

Career Readiness - Through exposure of different vocations, trades, colleges, life skills and jobs, we are putting forward the belief that it is never too young to start dreaming of a future.

Community Support and Resources- Acting as a connector to different community resources or to be an advocate for your family/student.

Guidance Lessons -  Following American School Counseling Standard (ASCA), I will be teaching lessons on social skills (how to get along with peers, how to problem solve by yourself, and when to bring in an adult), anti-bullying, calming strategies and other topics.