School Counseling Departments
Each school has a school counseling department that supports students’ overall health and growth as an individual. The school counselors support students in three domains: academic, college/career, and social-emotional. Below are resources offered and ways they support students.
Mental Health and Social-Emotional Support
Including individual counseling, conflict resolution, anger management, healthy relationships, depression/coping skills, family issues, grief/loss, anxiety/ stress, drug/alcohol/tobacco use, peer pressure, life skills, self esteem, bullying/suicide prevention, foster youth support, community referrals.
Academic Support
Including freshman/new student orientation, study skills workshop, academic
reviews/probation, standardized testing workshops, 4 & 6 yr. plans, parent-teacher conferences.
College/Career Support
Including career exploration, college applications, FAFSA, post HS options, scholarship research assistance, individual support, workshops, and classroom lessons.
