Precieved Roles

My personal perception about the role and the responsibility of the counselors is that they keep the students on track for a successful graduation in four years. Guidance counselors are responsible for providing information on post secondary options and any scholarships that might be available to students. Additionally, they provide them with resources for SAT/ACT preparation and give them information on career paths that they may be best suited for them. I know that they deal with many of the personal issues that student struggle with at home and in school. Oftentimes counselors know about things going on with the students before the parents. What I do feel is that they wear many hats and their position can be very strenuous especially when it comes to scheduling 1500 plus students and trying to accommodate students and parents who aren’t happy with the schedule. I don’t feel they get the respect or appreciation they truly deserve.