THE ROLE OF A COUNSELOR

First and foremost, counselors are advocates for all individuals (students, staff, and parents). Our goal is to foster effective communication between the home and school.

Guidance Curriculum: Providing guidance content in a systematic way to all students. Promoting awareness, skill development, and application of skills needed in everyday life through classroom guidance lessons.

Responsive Services: Addressing the immediate concerns of students through prevention and intervention.

Individual Planning: Assisting students in monitoring and understanding their own development. Addressing educational, career, and personal-social goals.

System Support: Support activities and services including professional/staff development, campus improvement plan, parent education, campus decision-making, committees, etc.

Non-Counseling: Gifted and Talented, testing, planning/coordinating special events, supervisory duties, administrative duties, etc.​

HELPFUL RESOURCES

​Whether you are a single parent, grandparent raising a grandchild, blended family, or just a mother and father looking for help, there are plenty of resources out there for you. Here are a few:

Community Resources: 

ADAPT Mental Health Crisis Line and Mobile Crisis Team 1-866-260-8000

Andrews Center/ Behavioral Healthcare System 903-567-4197 or 800-256-5861

Terrell State Hospital 972-563-6452

Texas Department of Housing 800-792-1119

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital 214-559-5000

Van Zandt County 877-934-2131

Wills Point EMS 911 or 903-873-3011

Hotlines: 

Abuse Hotline 800-252-5400

Alcohol & Drug Abuse 800-246-4673

National Youth Crisis Hotline 800-448-4663

National Suicide Prevention 800-273-8255

Runaway Hotline 800-392-3352

GUIDANCE TOPICS

The counselor here visits every classroom monthly during the school year. Character Education is integrated into the curriculum. There are six pillars of good character: respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, caring, fairness, and citizenship throughout the school year. Also discussed will be personal space, emotions, secrets, bullying, diversity, word choices and sharing.