School Counseling

Understand the expertise and responsibilities of your child’s school counselor. School counselors make a measurable impact in every student’s life, assisting with academic, career and personal/social development. Professional school counselors are trained in both educating and counseling, allowing them to function as a facilitator between parents, teachers and the student in matters concerning the student’s goals, abilities and any areas needing improvement. School counselors provide services not only to students in need, but to all students.

School counseling services include:

• Academic, social and emotional support through individual and group counseling
• Communication and consultation with students, staff and families about student needs
• Student placement and scheduling
• Response to Intervention - coordination of student interventions
• Liaison and support for new students/families to Grandview and student transition within the district
• Coordinator White Hawks Welcome Team
• Coordination of student 504 plans
• Crisis intervention and prevention
• Referrals to appropriate in-school and community resources
• Support coordination of Ramp Up to Readiness - post-secondary preparedness
• Leadership in building initiatives
• Coordination of positive school climate activities
• Interpretation and coordination assistance with State and District Testing