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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