What do professional school counselors do?

Professional school counselors implement comprehensive counseling and guidance programs that begin on the first day of school and end the last day of school.

IN THE COUNSELING CENTER . . .

Counselors plan and implement a school guidance program that includes district guidance program goals
Set annual school-wide goals to help students become successful
Meet individually with every student in their case load at least once during a school year
Keep accurate student records
Involve parents in the guidance program process
Conduct group SEOP meetings
Teach guidance activities to all students
Organize a full year guidance program calendar
Work to provide the best schedule possible for every student
Facilitate referrals and identify resources for students who need extra support in school
Organize and conduct school steering and advisory committees
Articulate with counselors from network schools (school feeder system)
Support administrators and overall school improvement goals
Collect data to inform thier practice
Participate in professional learning at district and state level
Respond to student and family crises
Advocate for all students

Find your School Counselor:
Junior High
High School

Judy Petersen, Assistant Director
japetersen@graniteschools.org
Phone: 801-646-4660

Leigh Ann McCann, Coordinator leigh.mccann@granite.k12.ut.us
Phone: 801-646-4660