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Counseling & Student Support
School counselors are an integral part of the staff at all schools, where they monitor and promote student potential from the time they enroll through graduation. School counselors:
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Help with new-student orientation
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Conduct classroom sessions in educational and career decision-making, interpersonal skills, and personal and academic growth
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Assist students and their families with a broad range of needs related to education
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emotional, developmental and interpersonal needs
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social and learning skills
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post-secondary education planning and scholarships
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class schedule planning
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graduation and testing information
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Provide support with crises and problem situations
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Coordinate with community services agencies
Every school has at least one school counselor; high schools have more.
Student Support Programs
Student Support Programs are designed to help students in grades 6 through 12 learn in the regular schools rather than in a more restrictive school environment, and to adapt and cope when they return from a restrictive setting to their regular school. Programs focus on family involvement and utilize crisis intervention, social skills training and academic/behavioral intervention. For details, contact the Office of Counseling and Student Support.
School Therapists
School therapists are located at Heather Ridge School and the Pyramid program. Their primary responsibility is to provide group, individual and family counseling and intervention services for students with emotional disabilities or conduct disorders. School therapists also coordinate services provided by the school system and community agencies. |
