Any student seeking assistance with a personal problem from the school counselor can expect their conversations to be confidential unless the counselor determines that there is a physical or emotional danger to the student or another person. When the safety of a student is at risk, confidentiality clause is overridden. For more information, please contact the HS School Counseling Office. University Counseling Program: ● Each student is a unique individual ● The primary goal in conducting a university search should be finding a best fit, both socially and academically, between the student and a particular university community and program ● Students will develop the necessary skills to take responsibility for their own decisions and understand how to make complex and important decisions affecting their lives beyond the university admissions process ● The university admissions process is a student-centered process aimed to build confidence. Each student and their family will be reminded that a person’s sense of dignity and self-worth should not be enhanced nor diminished by a university admission decision ● The best interests of each student are served through good communication among the student, parents, the school, and the universities Students Expect the Following From Their University Counselor: ● Guide and support throughout the university admissions process ● Assistance in developing a thoughtful and balanced application list of universities ● Clearly identified tasks and deadlines for students and parents/guardians. However, all students are ultimately responsible for knowing their university deadlines. ● Frequent and meaningful communication throughout the university selection process ● A willingness to listen to all questions, ideas, dreams, fears, disappointments and successes University Counselors Expect the Following From Their Students: ● Timely attention to all tasks and deadlines ● Honest and open communication. Listen with an open mind, assert yourself and ask questions ● Thoughtful consideration of your university counselor’s recommendations ● A willingness to own the university admissions process by becoming self-sufficient and self-reliant Parent/Guardian Support ● Respect your child’s choices and listen with an open mind ● Provide helpful, encouraging and constructive feedback
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