When to contact the school counselor:

If you would like to make a counseling referral for your child, please call, email, or click here to complete an online form.

A parent can contact the school counelor for the following reasons:

• Behavioral Concerns
• Academic Achievement
• Transition to a new school
• Crisis Situations
• Family Transitions
• Divorce, Remarriage, Change in family dynamics
• Birth, adoption, or fostering of a new sibling
• Death of a family member, friend, or pet
• Parenting help
• Outside counseling or community resources
• Anytime you feel I can help!

How does a student see the counselor individually or in small group?

• Self-referral by the student
• Referral by the family
• Referral by a teacher or other staff member

What do students talk about with the counselor?

• Friendship / Understanding Others
• Decision Making / Problem Solving
• Conflict Resolution
• Feelings / Wellness
• School Problems / Study Skills
• Grief/Loss
• Self Concept

What are possible small group topics for students?

• Anger Management

• Children of Divorce/Separation

• Grief/Loss

• Social Skills

• Making Good Choices

How can the counselor work with parents?

• Meet with parents concerning their child

• Inform parents of situations or behaviors that may concern their child

• Obtain parental consent before proceeding with on-going counseling

• Offer workshops of interest to parents
• Provide information about community resources