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Welcome to the Counseling Department
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Our mission is to provide support services to our district Counselors to ensure that our scholars become lifelong learners, as well as advocate for their academic success and social-emotional well-being. We are committed to providing campuses with tools ensuring that they are empowered, innovative and knowledgeable in the area of counseling services, policies and procedures.
What is a School Counselor?
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According to the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) School counselors are certified/licensed educators who improve student success for ALL students by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program.
What services do School Counselors provide?
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Academic Counseling
Our Professional School Counselors meet with students to understand their individual needs, which include but are not limited to working on tasks such as course selection, schedule modification, credit acquisition and review, conflict resolution, and academic performance.
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Social & Emotional Counseling
Our Professional School counselors are committed to supporting students’ social/emotional needs. As advocates for students, school counselors promote a positive environment that enhances students’ ability to properly manage the social/emotional demands of their lives. School counselors use appropriate methods to promote a school environment designed to propel students toward positive mindsets and behaviors supporting social/emotional development through direct (e.g., classroom curriculum, group counseling and individual counseling) and indirect (e.g., collaborating or consulting with staff, families or communities) services.
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College & Career Counseling
Our Professional School Counselors are responsible for implementing best practices in guiding our students through their post high school journey. College and career readiness expectations are ever-changing and to best assist our students and families, one of the most valuable things we can do as school counselors is provide up-to-date information regarding college and/or career options.
What is the Role of the School Counselor?
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The Role of the School Counselor
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Role of the Elementary School Counselor
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Role of the Middle School Counselor
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Role of the High School Counselor
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