What Does the School Counselor Do?

As the school counselor, I provide students with support in three areas:

Academic Development

• Effective learning in school and across the life span
• Academic preparation for postsecondary options
• Relationships of academics, work, family, and community life

Career Development

• Investigations of the world of work to make informed decisions
• Strategies to achieve future career goals
• Relationships of personal qualities, education, training, and work

Personal/Social Development

• Interpersonal skills to respect self and others
• Decision making, setting goals, and taking action to achieve goals
• Understanding everyday safety and survival skills