Perceived Roles

In my opinion the role of a guidance counselor is to assist students with personal, academic, and social problems. They are to keep track of students academic accomplishments as well as failures to keep students on the right track. They are the ones who the student should feel the most comfortable speaking to about personal problems they may be experiencing at home or in school. I personally have had very little contact in my life dealing with guidance counselors. Even as a teacher, I do not typically work with them. One time in high school I can remember having to speak with a counselor to make sure I was aligned to graduate. Other than that I knew they were available but never needed them so to speak. As a teacher, I send students to guidance when they are angered, upset, or have some type of scheduling problem. Other than that I don't really know what they do. I am looking forward to learning more.