Counseling Office

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The Counseling Department is staffed by three counselors and one full time clerk. An annual plan is developed listing the services provided for students, parents, teachers and the community. The plan is approved by the Board of Education and is available for review upon request.

Who is a School Counselor?

A New York State certified, specially educated caring person
A school person who provides guidance to all students
A resource person
A coordinator
A consultant
A group facilitator
A teacher
A person who helps teachers, parents, students and administrators

What does a School Counselor Do?

Helps work with individuals and groups
Helps identify the needs of students
Encourages better inter-personal relationships

What is the purpose of individual counseling group meetings and classroom guidance?

To help students develop self-understanding and self-awareness
To build self-confidence and self-esteem
To encourage students to recognize and make the best use of their capabilities
To provide opportunities for students to feel successful
To give students an opportunity to talk about educational and personal social concerns
To encourage students to recognize, understand and work through learning difficulties
To help students better adjust to school and home environments
To develop students’ awareness of the world of work
To teach students the decision-making/problem-solving process
To help students think about options for post-secondary education
To help students apply to colleges or for jobs
To keep students informed about employment trends

A handbook for students is published annually (please see link below) and distributed at the beginning of the school year and to all new students. Students should become familiar with the guidance information included in the handbook on the following subjects: