School counselors:
- provide developmental guidance for students in the school to promote academic, personal/social, and career development in a proactive and preventive manner;
- provide individual and group counseling for students and parents identified in need;
- consult with teachers, parents, faculty, and administrators concerning student academic, personal/social, and career success;
- provide a liaison with community agencies to garner services for students and families.
Personal Counseling includes:
- Individual counseling for problem solving
- Small group opportunities for students to meet for personal growth and problem solving
- Formal group guidance program covered by counselors when visiting classes. Topics including: eating disorders, depression and suicide prevention, grief and loss, safety issues for women, adolescent development and anger management
- Formal alcohol and drug education curriculum in grades 7 - 12 inclusive
- Parent meetings on adolescent development