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Primary Counseling » Primary Counseling

Primary Counseling

School counselors do many things, including helping with academic goals, interpersonal skills, assisting in a crisis, and more

The Role of Professional School Counselors

Professional school counselors support students, teachers, staff, parents and other members of the community in promoting and achieving the educational, career, personal and social development of students. Counselors guide students toward success by serving as a strong connection for the many resources within the school and the community.  

The goal of graduation begins in kindergarten and continues through 12th grade. Counselors serve as guides throughout this journey and provide direction along the path in the areas of:

  1. Academic Success

  2. College and Career Readiness

  3. Individual Planning 

  4. Guidance Curriculum 

  5. Responsive Services

Professional School Counselors Can Provide:

  • Short-term individual counseling

  • Short- term small group counseling

  • Classroom counseling lessons

  • Crisis intervention

  • Consultation with parents and teachers

  • Coordination with outside agencies and therapists

  • Referrals for community services including medical, dental, or mental health services and others

  • School supplies or clothing

Counseling and the IB Connection

The Learner Profile and the accompanying Approaches to Learning (ATL) are an integral part of the IB guidance counseling program and serves as a foundation for our lessons. As primary school counselors, our role is to model the learner profile attributes with fidelity during classroom lessons, group sessions, and professionally with teachers, parents, and administration while encouraging and promoting the Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills that further self-efficacy and independent thought. Our goal is to cover all of these concepts throughout the entire year. The IB profile is centered around personal attributes that support successful relationships with self and others while the ATL skills help develop a strong learner and community contributor.