Since confidentiality is important to students and necessary in establishing trust, Mrs. McFarland will contact parents about their child only if it is considered a serious issue. Students may wish to discuss their visit with their parents, or they may wish to work through things on their own. Either way is appropriate and beneficial to the student. In situations where the counselor believes long-term counseling should be considered, she will contact parents and have referrals available (parents decide whether or not to pursue the counseling referral).
The Guidance Office Offers:
-Short-term, Individual counseling for all students
-Group counseling (topics vary each grading period)
-Classroom guidance
-Chairing the SST (Student/Staff Support Team). This team helps teachers find new ways to work with their students and manages all behavioral and academic evaluations that students may need from the public school psychologist -Referrals to families for outside counseling as needed
-Teacher assistance in helping each student succeed and feel self-confident
-Coordinating the Duke University TIP (7th grade) and MAP (4th and 5th grades) programs
-Coordinating and administering the EXPLORE test for 8th graders
-Assistance in applying for enrollment to private schools as freshmen
If you have questions or suggestions about the program, please contact Connie McFarland
