Role of a School Counselor
The top priority of Whitesboro’s counseling program is the academic success for every student. All students K-12 have access to a school counselor. Counselors interact with students as often as possible throughout the school year individually, in groups, and in classrooms.
School Counselors:
- Monitor student achievement and develop strategies for improvement for struggling students
- Guide students to challenge themselves with rigorous academic programs
- Coordinate programs and activities that promote personal/social development
- Facilitate the referral process to help students and families connect with outside agencies
- Orient new students to school
- Help students transition between levels successfully ( i.e., elementary to middle to high)
- Help students learn about various careers and post-secondary education options
- Facilitate conferences with parents
- Coordinate efforts with other school staff
- Present classroom guidance activities including: decision making, career information, course selection and graduation requirements
- Participate in the Child Study Team and Committee on Special Education
- Analyze test results and provide information about students' achievement scores
- Beginning in sixth grade, meet with each student at least once annually to develop or review career goals and provide guidance in developing a plan to achieve those goals