SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT The School Counseling Department is one of the most important resources available during your four years in high school. Our focus is to assist each student in dealing with change and help guide each student to reach his or her maximum potential. The School Counseling Center always welcomes all students, parents and guardians. Counselors are available to assist you regarding any concerns, whether personal, social or academic. We are here to serve you and meet your needs.
What happens if a counselor can not help you? Your school counselor will always work in your best interest and will assist you in obtaining help with your problem. Your counselor may use additional resources and / or call on other professionals to assist by way of referrals to skilled social workers, psychologists or learning specialists. You are always the main concern of your counselor.
What About Me! I’ m doing fine in my courses... I have good friends... Things are o. k. at home... I’ m really enjoying high school. Do I get to see my counselor? Yes, because your counselor plays an important role in your high school career. You really need to get to know your counselor and develop a good working relationship with your counselor early in your high school years. You need to sit with your counselor and begin to investigate plans for future endeavors. Your counselor has a wealth of information on these subjects and will only work in your best interest as he / she knows more about you. Make an appointment to see your counselor to go over any of your concerns or questions.
How Do I get to see My Counselor? Come into the School Counseling Office before school, during lunch, after school or if your classroom teacher agrees to give you a pass. Go directly to your counselor. If your counselor’ s door is closed- leave a note on their door, or mailbox, or ask their secretary to make an appointment for you. If it’ s an emergency— don’ t leave the counseling office- tell your counselor’ s secretary or any other counselor. There will always be someone in the counseling office when you need to talk.
The School Counseling Department also provides the following resources and services for parents and students:
� Parent / student meetings,
� College and Career
� Planning Academic transcripts
� On site College and Career Fair
� On site meetings with college admissions representatives
� On site College Instant Decision Days
� SAT / ACT and TOEFL registration booklets and information
� Financial Aid information and assistance
� Scholarship applications and information
� Personal and social concerns
� Academic summer programs
� Summer school information
� Working papers
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