Question: What is your confidentiality/privacy policy?

 

 

Answer: Privacy is an inherent part of any counseling relationship. However, the law requires me to disclose information when I suspect that a child may hurt themselves or someone else, or if someone else is hurting the child. In addition, I often encourage students to share conversations with parents or staff when pertinent, and students often give their permission for me to share information that we discuss.

Question: Do parents/guardians need to give special permission for a child to see the school counselor?

 

 

 

Answer: Because the school counseling program is part of regular education, the counselor does not need special permission to meet with a student. However, I highly value parent collaboration and communication! Additionally, I will send home notification letters for students who wish to participate in counseling groups. 

Question: Who sees the school counselor?

 

 

Answer: EVERYONE! The school counselor works alongside teachers and staff to serve ALL students through a comprehensive school counseling program. 

Question: What kinds of things might a parent or guardian contact the school counselor about?

 

 

 

 

 

Answer: There are many things that the school counselor can assist parents with. Parents can contact the counselor to discuss their child's

• behavior at school or home
• academics
• goals for the future
• changes in environment (such as death of a loved one, divorce, etc)
• social skills or friendship issues