How Our Support Team Works Together
While each professional brings specialized expertise to our school, the School Counselor, School Psychologist, and School Social Worker collaborate closely as a unified Student Support Team. Together, they partner with teachers, administrators, and parents to look at the whole child—academic progress, mental health, behavior, and home environment. By combining their strengths, they ensure every student receives the right support, at the right time, to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
School Counselor
Think of them as your child’s academic and personal navigator. School counselors support all students in navigating their academic journey, setting future goals, and developing essential life skills. They help students stay on track for graduation, explore career paths, and build positive social-emotional skills like goal-setting, peer communication, and time management. When a student feels overwhelmed by school stress, academic changes, or social challenges, the school counselor is often the first person they reach out to. When to contact them: Questions about class schedules, academic progress, peer conflict, college or career planning, or general social-emotional support.
School Psychologist
Think of them as the learning and behavior specialist. School psychologists focus on understanding how individual students learn, process information, and behave. They work closely with parents and teachers to evaluate a child’s unique strengths and learning needs—frequently leading the evaluation process for special education, gifted programs, or accommodations (like IEPs or 504 plans). They design targeted academic and behavioral interventions to help students who are struggling to learn or thrive in the classroom environment. When to contact them: Concerns about learning disabilities, developmental delays, comprehensive behavioral assessments, or setting up specialized learning plans.
School Social Worker
Think of them as the bridge between home, school, and the community. School social workers focus on removing non-academic barriers so students can show up ready to learn. They provide targeted counseling and crisis intervention for students facing significant social, emotional, or family challenges. They also connect families with essential outside resources—such as mental health agencies, food security, housing support, or healthcare—to ensure every child has a stable, supportive environment both inside and outside the classroom.
When to Contact Them
Support with major life transitions, crisis situations, attendance issues, or connecting your family with community assistance resources.
