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Comprehensive School Counseling Services
FAQs
How are students referred to the School Counselor?
Students access school counseling services through self, parent, teacher, staff, or administrative referrals.
Why would my child see you?
Students may be referred to the school counselor if there are concerns or barriers to their success. Examples of concerns may include behavioral difficulties, emotional management difficulties, social/emotional concerns, conflict with peers, or attendance concerns.
How should parents contact the counselor?
Parents may contact the school counselor at any time regarding their child. We can discuss your concerns over the phone/email or we can schedule a meeting.
How are students referred for outside services?
School counselors help children during their school day and provide brief counseling services for issues that might impact their school day. Sometimes it is more appropriate for students to receive professional therapeutic support. If you decide outside counseling is right for your student/family, the counselor can provide information regarding local counseling agencies.
Do you have any outside counseling services available within the school?
We currently have a school based counselor from K/S Consultants at Plainfield each day. We also partner with Valley Youth House for the Bounce Back Program and have a grief group that meets weekly.
My child receives outside counseling or behavioral health services. What is the school counselor’s role?
The school counselor can collaborate with the outside service providers if needed. Parents must complete and return a consent form to allow communication between the two parties.
What are the parameters around confidentiality?
Please refer to the ASCA Position Statement on Confidentiality to understand confidentiality between school counselors and their students.