School counselors work collaboratively with ALL students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the local community agencies to help students with their academic success. School Counselors provide individual counseling, group counseling and campus support to students throughout the year. School counselors work on three domains with students, Academic, Career, and Social/Emotional. School Counselors build comprehensive school counseling programs and curriculum that are developed around each schools specific needs. The School Counselor's role is to support the academic development of students which can mean identifying social and emotional issues that get in the way of academic success. School counselors work with students on issues that may impede their ability to be successful in classrooms. There are limits to what school counselors do. School counselors are not therapists and do no provide ongoing therapy. When ongoing therapy is needed, counselors work collaboratively with parents to meet students needs.
Role of a School Counselor
Deliver school counseling programs that enhance student growth in three domains in regards to school related concerns:
Academic Counseling
- Organization skills/Study habits
- Grades/Schoolwork
- Attendance
Social Emotional Counseling
- Social (Conflict with other students)
- Emotional (Dealing with my own feelings)
- Stress management
- Anxiety
College and Career Counseling
- Future goals
- School transitions
