What a Counselor Does

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• Strives to promote a positive and safe school climate for ALL students.

• Assists students in achieving academic, personal, social/emotional and career success.

• Meets individually with students to discuss challenges they might be experiencing.

• Facilitates small group sessions in a variety of themes such as: study/organization skills, friendship/social skills, self-esteem building, anger management, stress management & healthy living, Diversity/Tolerance of others, etc.

• Conducts classroom guidance lessons that are evidenced based and that align with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Standards.

• Collaborates with parents, teachers, administration, support staff and community stakeholders to ensure student success

• Provides a confidential, safe and non-judgmental environment where student feel open to share.