High School Guidance Counselors deliver the comprehensive guidance program to students in grades nine through twelve in a manner that prepares students for post secondary opportunities.
High School Counselors must have the following qualifications, (All high school counselors in Northside I.S.D)
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are professional educators,
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have earned a Master's Degree,
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are specifically trained in counseling techniques,
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are certified as school counselors by the Texas Education Agency.
High School Counselors address their continuing professional growth through:
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Inservice training
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Workshops
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Local, state and national conferences
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Continuing Education
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Inter-school counselor meetings
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Current professional literature and media information
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Presentations to professional groups
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Technology networking
Students may see the school counselor through...
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A student self referral
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A teacher referral
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A parent referral
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A counselor request
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An administrator request
Students may want to see the counselor for many reasons, including assistance with:
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Problem-solving by exploring alternatives to make appropriate decisions.
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Developing positive attitudes towards self and others.
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Establishing personal goals.
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Developing educational plans and in selecting the related courses based on individual interests and talents.
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Interpretation of results of standardized tests.
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