Counseling Services

SLCSD school counselors work to maximize student success, promoting access and equity for all students. As vital members of the school leadership team, school counselors create a school culture of success for all.  Counselors collaborate with families, teachers, administrators, and the community for student success.  Counselors act as a change agent to improve equity and access, achievement, and opportunities for all students.

School counselors help all students: 

• apply academic achievement strategies 

• learn and apply social and emotional skills and strategies

• plan for postsecondary options 

Parents can specifically request any of the following supports: 

• individual student academic planning and goal setting 

• school counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards 

• crisis intervention

• short-term counseling to students  

• referrals for long-term support

• advocacy for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings

• data analysis to identify student issues, needs and challenges