Career & College Counseling
Adams 12 Five Star Schools School Counseling
Mission Statement
District Counseling supports the development of the whole child by advocating for academic, social/emotional, career and postsecondary needs and strives to develop life-long learners and productive citizens.
Vision Statement
The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Counseling program works collaboratively with parents, community member and educators to empower every child, regardless of individual differences or obstacles, to ensure all students are prepared for meaningful, productive learning through a data-driven comprehensive school counseling program.
Role of the School Counselor
School counselors are certified/licensed educations with a minimum of a master's degree in school counseling, making them uniquely qualified to develop a school counseling program that improves student achievement and enhances the academic, career and personal/social development of all students. School counselors also provide leadership and advocacy to promote equity and access to opportunities and rigorous educational experiences for all students.
We encourage parents and students to talk to their school counselor if they need assistance to plan for the future or to stay on track in school.
Counselors Provide
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Advocacy for all students
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Individual and group personal and social counseling
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Crisis counseling
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Collaboration with all school staff to promote student success
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Academic advisement, consultation and course selection
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Career and college planning through Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) development
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Communication between home and school
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Help in the development of interpersonal and communication skills
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Help with peer/family concerns
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Coordination of referrals to school based resources and community agencies
Five Star Schools is proud of all the ways our school counselors support students, their families and schools. Refer to your school's website for a list of your school counselors and their contact information.