Frequently Asked Questions

of students and parents.

1. What is a school counselor?

2. How can someone see the counselor?
   

3. Will the counselor tell someone else about a problem?
   

4. How can parents get to see the counselor?
   

5. What else does the counselor do at school?
   

What is a school counselor?

A school counselor is a person that has a master's degree in school based 
counseling.  They help students with personal, social, emotional and 
educational growth.  School counselors also work with parents and teachers to 
aid students in becoming the best they can be.

How can someone see the counselor?

Students may request a time by telling their teacher, who will contact the 
counselor directly.  

Will the counselor tell someone else about a problem?

Only if the person is being hurt or is threatening to hurt someone else.  
This is called "duty to warn".

Can parents meet with the counselor?

They may call their child's counselor directly at school to speak with them 
or to schedule an appointment.  Mrs. Banks works with grades Prek, 1, 3, 5.

Ms. Thompson works with grades K, 2, 4.

What else does the counselor do at school?

The counselors are in charge of many things.  They do individual counseling,

group counseling, organize the Good Citizen Program and all statewide and 

district testing for the school.