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Mrs. Mary Lynam

The Role of the School Counselor

Counselors Support Students

The school counselor teaches skills in 3 standard areas:

Personal/social development,
Academic development,
Career development
 
 
School Guidance Curriculum
  • Academic support, including organizational,
  • Study and test-taking skill
  • Goal Setting and Decision-making
  • Career Awareness, exploration and planning
  • Education on understanding self and others
  • Peer relationships, coping strategies and effective social skills
  • Communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution
  • Substance abuse education
  • Multicultural/diversity awareness
Individual Student Planning

The school counselor assists students, in close collaboration with parents, to make good decisions about academic program, educational choices, personal goals, and career opportunities.

  • Academic planning
  • Goal setting/decision-making
  • Educational understanding of self, including strengths and weaknesses
  • Transition plans
Responsive Services

The school counselor addresses individual needs, which impede learning, through individual and small group counseling sessions, consultation, referrals to appropriate resources, and crisis intervention.

The school counselor leads small groups to teach skills and provide support in specific areas of need such as social skills, family changes, study and organization skills, and coping skills.

  • Individual and small group counseling
  • Individual/family/school crisis intervention
  • Conflict resolution
  • Consultation/collaboration
  • Referrals
System Support
 
The school counselor supports school programs, school climate and academic achievement.
  • Professional development
  • Consultation, collaboration and teaming
  • Program management and operation