I am torn with the impressions of what the roles and responsibilities of guidance counselors. My reasoning is because I have two very good friends that are counselors and they work hard; however my experience in my school has been bleak. High school counselors have a huge responsibility, and often times are burden down with paperwork. They are faced with the responsibility of assisting hundreds of students with their graduation quest. This alone is why I am very proactive with my sons graduation requirements.
I am constantly fighting an uphill battle with students being placed in my class incorrectly. It has become a battle that at times I just give in.
For example, I have a student who has never taken a law and Justice class; however she was placed in my third level Criminal Investigation/Forensic class. After several notification, I just gave up.
I could go on but I have learned to pick battles to avoid wars.
Sabrina, I totally understand that they get loaded down with the paper work. I get that they should not be placed in classes they have no interest in. I tried at the being as well to have a couple of students taken out of my class, but as you well know they tell us we have no where else to put them. I have come to the conclusion that I will work with them the best I can and at least maybe they will learn some social skills, job skills. Maybe they could even learn some management skills by watching you teach them how to deal with a difficult situation. Just remember to keep your head up you are an inspiration to your students.
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