What does a school counselor do?

Guidance Classes

Academic, includes organizational, study and test-taking skills
Goal setting and decision-making
Career awareness, exploration and planning
Education on understanding self and others
Peer relationships, coping strategies and effective social skills
Communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution
Multicultural/diversity awareness

Individual/Group Student Counseling

Academic planning
Goal setting/decision- making
Education on understanding of self
Individual/family/school crisis intervention
Conflict resolution
Consultation/collaboration
Referrals

Programs

Tusculum College Talent Search

Talent Search assists students in grades 6th-8th with continuing their education beyond high school by providing information and counseling services.

Adventure Quest

Adventure Quest is an early intervention program offered through Cherokee health Systems to give students the tools necessary to make wise decisions.

Terrific Kids Program

In the Terrific Kids Program students are rewarded for setting goals and accomplishing academic or personal goals. This program is sponsored by the Newport Kiwanis Club.