VOL. XVI, NO. 11
APRIL 11, 1975
A Counselor's Job Is Far From Easy
When students begin high school, they are assigned a counselor for their four years at school. This requires counselors to understand students' needs and problems on all four grade levels.
A counselor helps students see their potential and adapt to their total environment.
One of the primary functions of a counselor is helping the student with matters of personal concern. He also counsels the student for individual educational planning, including course selection and non-educational experiences.
A counselor is there to help educate new students including junior high students assisting them with the transition between high school, employment, further educational opportunities, and non‑school activities.
A counselor helps students see their potential and adapt to their total environment.
One of the primary functions of a counselor is helping the student with matters of personal concern. He also counsels the student for individual educational planning, including course selection and non-educational experiences.
A counselor is there to help educate new students including junior high students assisting them with the transition between high school, employment, further educational opportunities, and non‑school activities.
A counselor provides group guidance and group counseling. He plans, coordinates, and provides leadership for the homeroom program. A counselor makes sure to have good communications with the parents of the students and with all the staff.
A counselor's job extends farther than inside the school. He refers to people within the district such as special education teachers, psychologists, social workers, reading specialists, and speech therapists to get information on bow to handle certain problems and where he may suggest his students go.
The secondary functions of a counselor are making personal recommendations to employers, community agencies, or colleges with the student's consent. He also handles behavior reports and progress reports.
All in all, a counselor's job is not an easy one.
A counselor's job extends farther than inside the school. He refers to people within the district such as special education teachers, psychologists, social workers, reading specialists, and speech therapists to get information on bow to handle certain problems and where he may suggest his students go.
The secondary functions of a counselor are making personal recommendations to employers, community agencies, or colleges with the student's consent. He also handles behavior reports and progress reports.
All in all, a counselor's job is not an easy one.