High school can be a difficult time for both teens and parents. Students are changing both emotionally and physically as they become young adults. As a parent, keep in mind that counselors can be a valuable resource for you and your son or daughter.

Counselors are readily available to advise students throughout the school year. Learn about a few of the areas that a high school guidance counselor can help.

• Counselors can help students with scheduling classes. They can help plan for challenging courses required for graduation, as well as the courses colleges look for on a potential student’s application.
• As your teen progresses through high school, counselors help by keeping a record of their grades and overall progress.
• Counselors can help students set goals and give support in achieving them.
• Counselors can help recommend colleges that match your student’s academic goals.
• Counselors give advice and information to parents to find the appropriate college.
• Counselors have many resources to draw from to help students in all areas of school life.

High school guidance counselors can help students in all aspects of life. Whether a student has a college admissions question, a personal issue to discuss or needs advice for the upcoming semester, take advantage of the help they can offer. Learn more about the roles of guidance counselors.