top of page

What does a FHS school counselor do?

Our Vision

The FHS Counseling program envisions a future where all of our students are motivated leaders, able to function at their highest level of achievement in a cultivating environment.

Every FHS student graduates high school college and career ready and are determined to achieve excellence while providing a valuable contribution to our society.

Our Services

1

Academic Success

  • Personalized Plans: Counselors work with students to set realistic academic goals and create step-by-step plans to reach them.

  • Progress Monitoring: Regular check-ins help students stay on track and adjust strategies when needed.

  • Support Resources: Access to tutoring, study skills workshops, and test preparation tools.

2

College and Career Readiness

  • Career Exploration: Tools like interest inventories and career assessments help students discover potential career paths.

  • Skill Development: Resume writing, college essay writing, interview preparation, and workplace professionalism.

  • Real-World Experiences: College tours and fairs;
    Guidance for job shadowing, internships, and part-time employment opportunities.

3

Identifying Goals

  • Individualized Planning: Counselors help students connect strengths, interests, and values to career options.

  • Pathways to Success: Guidance on high school courses, dual enrollment, technical programs, and college prep.

Professional and Ethical Standards

Our counselors follow a Code of Ethics, ensuring:

  • Our school counselors follow professional and ethical standards that guide their work with students, families, and school staff.

  • School counselors respect student and parent rights, protect student information as required by law and district procedures, provide consistent and appropriate support based on student needs, and maintain professional integrity in all interactions. 

  • School counselors make decisions within the scope of their professional role and district procedures to support students' academic success, career readiness, and foundational wellness.

bottom of page