Mission:
LHMS School Counselors provide a comprehensive, developmental school counseling program to address the academic, career, personal/social needs of all students. In collaboration with the students, parents/guardians, staff, and other stakeholders, the School Counselors facilitate a positive, equitable, data-driven program that advocates for student success.
Vision:
To encourage students to embrace lifelong learning and positive community citizenship
How to Connect with Your School Counselor:
- Students:
Students can visit the Counseling Office to complete a Student Appointment Request. School Counselors will meet with students within 1-2 days after receiving the request.
- Parents/Guardians:
Either call or e-mail your School Counselor to schedule an appointment any time.
How School Counselors Connect with You:
- Discussing and understanding feelings
- Exploring career, academic, and personal/social options
- Developing healthy coping skills and action plans
- Sorting out problems and reach decisions
- Developing student self-awareness through understanding strengths and weaknesses
- Developing healthy relationships through active communication
Program Delivery:
- Individual Support: Help students explore concerns and develop healthy coping skills.
- Group Counseling: Facilitate small student groups designed to share thoughts and feelings about specific topic(s).
- Classroom Counseling: Meet with students in the classroom setting in order to help them understand topics relevant to their growth and development.
- Academic/Career Planning: Collaborate and determine appropriate placement for students to achieve academic goals and assist in career exploration.
- Responsive Services: Engage in activities designed to meet students’ immediate needs and concerns; may include referrals and/or consultation with outside agencies.