What Does My School Counselor Do

What does my School Counselor do??

·  Provides a safe environment for students

·  Promotes school success through academic, career, and personal/social development

·  Collaborates with parents, teachers, administrators, community members, and students to ensure a quality school counseling program

·  Ensures equitable access for all students to educational opportunities

·  Meets with students individually or in groups to address various concerns

How do I meet with my School Counselor??

·  Make an appointment

·  Ask a teacher

·  Stop by their office

(Rm. 221)

·  Call them at 555-1515

·  Send an e-mail

Gizelle Sambajon

Jill Berger

Katy Woods

Note to Parents:

Parents are the most important people in the lives of their children. It is essential for parents to be a part of the development of their children in order for students to achieve success. We encourage you to be involved and contact us with your suggestions, comments, or questions.

Highland Park

School Counseling Program

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams”

Does my School Counselor have special training??

·  They hold master’s degrees in school counseling from the University of Northern Colorado, an accredited school counseling program

·  They are licensed by the state of Colorado

·  They abide by the state and district laws as well as the ethical codes established by the American School Counselor Association

How can my School Counselor help me??

Academics:

·  I’m having trouble focusing in class. What can I do to improve?

·  My school work is too hard for me. What do I do?

Career:

·  I’m curious about different jobs. What kinds of jobs are out there?

·  What kinds of jobs would be compatible with my interest?

Personal/Social:

·  My friends are being mean to me. What can I do?

·  My friends say drugs are cool. Should I try it?

Who will know what I say to my School Counselor??

Everything you say to a School Counselor is confidential.

Confidentiality means that what you tell the counselor will not be told to other people.

However, confidentiality must be compromised if we believe:

·  You are in danger of hurting yourself or someone else.

·  Someone is hurting you.

·  A judge orders disclosure of information.

·  Your parents inquire about your safety and well being.