Reasons for an Appointment with the School Counselor
Students may want to meet with the counselor. Common reasons include:
Teachers may want to meet with the counselor. Common reasons include:
Parents may want to meet with the school counselor. Common reasons include:
What to Expect at an Appointment with the School Counselor
Students:
Parents:
Students may want to meet with the counselor. Common reasons include:
- a fear or a worry
- difficulty making and getting along with friends
- a family problem
- a school problem
Teachers may want to meet with the counselor. Common reasons include:
- Behavior problems with students - shyness or aggression, motivational issues, daydreaming, test anxiety, in constant need of attention, or poor organization/study habits
- Adjustment problems - transitions and loss through death, divorce, separation, blended families, new home, new school, or illness
Parents may want to meet with the school counselor. Common reasons include:
- Parenting difficulties - discipline, communication, parenting skills, or homework skills
- Child's behavioral issue - bullying, getting along with peers, or social/emotional concerns
- Referrals - parents may seek more intensive services for their child or family and the counselor can provide a list local resources
What to Expect at an Appointment with the School Counselor
Students:
- Talk about things that are important to the student
- Work on a plan to meet a goal
- Read stories that help students learn and understand more about themselves
- Play games to learn ways to relate to others
Parents:
- Discuss concerns about student
- Work out a plan for the student to be successful