The three main services provided by the deparment include: counseling, Student Assistance Program, and working with small groups.

 

Counseling
Counseling services are offered to all students both individually and in groups.  These services are designed to address the academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of students. The counselor also makes classroom and by-grade-level presentations to inform and assist students with planning their academic courses for the following school year.

Coordination
Counselors coordinate a variety of special programs within their schools.  These may include registration, peer helper and conflict mediation programs, long-term educational program planning, and guiding students in their prospective career choices and other decision-making plans for the future. In addition, the school counselor is responsible for the scheduling and placement of middle school students, coordinating the administration of all standardized tests, and distribution and accuracy of all grade reports.

Consultation
An important part of the school counselor's role is consultation.  Counselors may consult with parents, faculty, other school staff, and community agencies in order to best meet the individual needs of all students. Some of the more common consultation roles for a counselor include: facilitating teacher-parent conferences, test interpretation, working with outside support agencies and private medical doctors to deliver necessary treatment programs, and meeting with students and/or parents to develop academic and career plans.