Northwood Elementary School

A School Counselor works to maximize student success, promoting access and equity for all students.

School Counselors help all students:

• Apply academic achievement strategies
• Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
• Set goals and plan for postsecondary options (higher education, military, work force)

School Counselors may also be able to provide:

• Individual student academic planning and goal setting 
• Short-term counseling to students
• Referrals for long-term counseling support
• Collaboration with families/teachers/administrators/community for student success
• Advocacy for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings
• Data analysis to identify student issues, needs and challenges

A School Counselor is not:

• An administrator/principal
• A licensed, mental health provider or therapist
• Responsible for student discipline within the school setting