Personal/Social Counseling
Individual Counseling
Parent/Student Conferences
Relationships
Family Situations
Peer Concerns
Physical and Sexual Abuse
Substance Abuse
Stress
Transition
Academic Pressure
Inappropriate Behavior
Communication Issues
Pregnancy
Academic Counseling
Planning a four-year high school program relevant to student’s interests, abilities, and post-high school plans
Assisting students in selecting appropriate courses each year
Checking each student’s progress through a review of quarterly report cards and interim progress reports
Counseling students experiencing academic difficulty and developing strategies for improvement, including referrals to various academic resources at the high school
Reviewing credit status leading to graduation
Meetings with students and parents to review standardized test results
Career/College Counseling
Review of high school program to ensure that the courses provide adequate preparation for potential career choices
Coordination of career development in conjunction with classroom teachers
Administration and interpretation of career interest inventories, aptitude assessments, and career exploration resources
Juniors will receive a Planning Book and regular information regarding college planning
Juniors will prepare drafts of their resume and college essays to prepare for the college application process
Juniors and Seniors will have scheduled mandatory appointments with their counselor
Students will be encouraged to take interest inventories and complete career search assessments
Students will be encouraged to take appropriate standardized tests
Students will be encouraged to utilize the facilities of the NHS Counseling Office, which include computer-based college search programs, college catalogs, and video tours of college campuses
Students and parents will be encouraged to attend the mandatory college planning sessions
Students and parents will be encouraged to attend college nights/fairs and financial aid programs
Parents will be encouraged to complete and submit personal questionnaires about their child
Counselors will direct students to a variety of available resources about colleges and careers
Counselors will maintain a current state of knowledge about colleges by attending conferences, visiting colleges, and meeting with college representatives
Counselors will write letters of recommendations for students