Frequently Asked Questions
1) Q: How can I reach the school counselor?
A: My office hours are between 8:00 and 3:15 daily. My email address is
[email protected]. My telephone number is 336-438-4348.
2) Q: Does the school counselor keep conversations private?
A: Confidentiality is an inherent part of the counseling relationship. As required by law, full
disclosure must be made if a student indicates they wish to do harm to
themselves, someone is harming them, and/or they wish to harm someone
else. Conversations with the child can be shared if the student gives
permission. Students are encouraged to share their conversations and goals with
their parents and/or teachers.
3) Q: Why do parents contact the school counselor?
A: Parents often contact the school counselor to discuss or seek support for their
child in regards to:
-Child’s academic performance
-Child’s behavior at school or home
-Changes in family environment (ex: divorce, separation)
-Death of a loved one
-Family health problems
-Child’s special needs
4) Q: Does the counselor need my permission to see my child?
A: The school counseling program is part of regular education and parent permission
is not required before the school counselor meets with students. However,
collaborating with parents is an essential part of the counseling program, so the
counselor frequently communicates with parents regarding their student. Also,
permission forms are sent home with students before participating in small group
counseling opportunities.
A: My office hours are between 8:00 and 3:15 daily. My email address is
[email protected]. My telephone number is 336-438-4348.
2) Q: Does the school counselor keep conversations private?
A: Confidentiality is an inherent part of the counseling relationship. As required by law, full
disclosure must be made if a student indicates they wish to do harm to
themselves, someone is harming them, and/or they wish to harm someone
else. Conversations with the child can be shared if the student gives
permission. Students are encouraged to share their conversations and goals with
their parents and/or teachers.
3) Q: Why do parents contact the school counselor?
A: Parents often contact the school counselor to discuss or seek support for their
child in regards to:
-Child’s academic performance
-Child’s behavior at school or home
-Changes in family environment (ex: divorce, separation)
-Death of a loved one
-Family health problems
-Child’s special needs
4) Q: Does the counselor need my permission to see my child?
A: The school counseling program is part of regular education and parent permission
is not required before the school counselor meets with students. However,
collaborating with parents is an essential part of the counseling program, so the
counselor frequently communicates with parents regarding their student. Also,
permission forms are sent home with students before participating in small group
counseling opportunities.