Counselor Duties
School counselors foster the academic, social/emotional and career development of students throughout their academic careers. Our goal is to support students in reaching their full academic potential while enjoying a positive school experience. School counselors work with students, parents and fellow staff members to help students be successful in the classroom environment. Counseling services include classroom guidance lessons, brief individual sessions, small group sessions and crisis counseling. Counselors act as a liaison, providing information and resources with school- based support teams and outside agencies.
Classroom guidance lesson topics: Skills for school success, personal safety (Erin’s' Law: https://safersmarterkids.org/), bullying prevention, interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships, emotional regulation, college and career awareness, character development, goal setting, school transitions and more.
Individual and small groups address topics such as: organizational skills, changing families, anxiety, test-taking skills, self-esteem, social skills and more.
Auburn City Schools offers school based mental health services for students with significant issues that impede classroom learning. For more information, please contact your school counselor or administrator.
Parent Resources
- Woodland Pines partners with local agencies to support families experiencing food insecurity. If your family could benefit from a bi-weekly supplemental bag of non-perishable food items sent home with your student, please contact Mrs. Helton to sign up.
- For additional financial related community resources to assist families in need (food, rent, utilities, transportation, etc.), please contact the United Way at 211 or visit their website for additional information: http://www.unitedwayofleecounty.com/
- While 211 is the best way to find up to date information on available resources, we also provide with a list that may provide some help.
- If your family is experiencing homelessness due to financial instability, we are here to help. Your child may be entitled to transportation support to and from school, along with additional support from Auburn City Schools. Please read about educational rights related to homeless status here and let us know how we can assist you.
