Role of the School Counselor

Counseling/Guidance

The counselor works to help students maximize personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set appropriate career goals, and realize their full potential.  The counselor coordinates this school-wide effort while providing direct counseling services and individual student planning.  Referrals to see the counselor can be initiated by a staff member, a parent, an administrator, or the student.

Consultation

The counselor consults with parents, teachers, administrators and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.

Coordination

*The counselor coordinates with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students.

*The counselor coordinates guidance activities, assemblies and guest speakers throughout the school year.

*The counselor coordinates and/or assists in school service projects.

Assessment

The counselor is the campus coordinator for STAAR testing and testing for the Duke Talent Search.

Scheduling

The counselor does all student class scheduling.

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