I see students individually, in groups, and in classroom guidance. How Does a Student See a Counselor? Self-referral Request of a counselor Parent referral Administrative referral Teacher or other staff referral Referral by friend(s) Why do Parents Contact the School Counselor? Concerns over student achievement Family health problems New school registration and orientation Test interpretation Discussing special needs of their child Early discussion of potential crises Family difficulties or concerns School Counselors help children by . . . • Promoting positive attitudes among students toward self, family, peers and community. • Assisting students in learning how school performance relates to future opportunities. • Developing and delivering classroom guidance lessons that teach skills such as healthy decision making, resolving conflicts and respecting others. • Working collaboratively with students, parents and teachers to identify and remove barriers to learning. • Supporting students by teaching skills for achieving success. • Helping students to recognize and make the best of their abilities. • Counseling with students individually and in groups • Providing support during personal crisis. • Orienting new students.