| The Northern High Guidance Department welcomes you to our homepage. This homepage has been designed to provide you with information about the school guidance program. Your counselor's concerns and responsibilities are directed toward students' interests and educational needs. A counselor's typical day includes counseling students, individually or in groups, conducting classroom guidance activities, talking with parents, consulting with teachers, and working with members of the community. Both students and parents are encouraged to become acquainted with the counselor and utilize the available services. GUIDANCE SERVICES The school counselor is a school-based professional specifically trained to work with students parents, teachers, administrators and the community. The School Counselor: L i stens to student's needs and concerns; - Helps assess his/her strengths and weaknesses; - Meets with students to explain the counseling program, discuss personal concerns, discuss college/career options; - Previews student's academic record and suggests areas of improvement and strategies to increase academic achievement;- | |
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