What is a Guidance Counselor?
Today’s Guidance Counselor is a highly
trained mental health professional who
must hold a Master’s Degree in order to
work in a New York State public school.
They are dedicated, caring individuals
who are experts in how children and
adolescents grow and change, especially
in the way they think, solve problems and make decisions. They are
your child’s first line of defense – their GO TO person – for any concern
or issue during their years at H. Frank Carey. Teachers may change, but
your child’s Guidance Counselor will remain a steady source of support
for your child and a constant resource for your family.
What Can I Talk to My Counselor About?
Anything. Everything. Counselors are active listeners that can assist
your child and family with ~~
Personal Problems that can affect your child’s attitude and performance
at school;
Social Issues such as how to deal with peer pressure or bullying;
Academics including course selection and ways to improve study skills;
and
Future Planning because the future begins today! They assist in college
planning and work with students headed to the job market or the
military.
Counselors work one on one, in small groups and in the classroom
developing character, social skills and basic knowledge for your child to
succeed in the world.
Summary of Services
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
One on one sessions with a
student to discuss particular
issues and concerns using
therapeutic interventions.
Frequency: weekly, monthly
or as needed.
POST HIGH SCHOOL
PLANNING
College pre-planning, use of
web-based college search
agents, and assistance with
the college application
process.
GROUP WORK
A spectrum of adolescent
topics including study skills,
social skills, character
education, divorce,
bereavement and other group
activities.
CAREER EXPLORATION
Computer based programs and
interest inventories to help a
student explore and learn
about different career choices
Our College and Career Center
is another resource where
students can find reference
For those entering the
materials related to the college
workforce following
search process as well as
graduation, we provide
strategies necessary to find a occupational investigation.
job including resume writing
and interviewing techniques.
STANDARDIZED TESTING
Information and coordination
of Advanced Placement
Examinations, the PSAT,
SAT Reasoning Test, SAT
Subject Tests and the ACT.
Specialty courses are offered
to prepare students for these
high stakes exams.
REFERRALS
Assessment of therapeutic
needs resulting in
consultation with school
social workers and
psychologists.
Recommendations for
outside resources provided,
as needed.
ANNUAL REVIEWS
Parent-student conferences to
review current academic
progress, future course
selections, career exploration
and post-high school planning.
Any other issues of concern
are also open for discussion.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Professional programs and
workshops provided to educate
parents on a wide variety of
subjects pertinent to
adolescent growth and
development.