Academic Counseling

As counselors, we support acquiring attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to academic success. School counselors supplement instruction by collaborating with teachers and parents to develop the curiosity and academic skills needed to be the best learners possible. For example, counselors are often responsible for overseeing individual student planning. 

Northside High School Counselor's Office

Southside High School Counselor's Office

ELEMENTARY

In elementary schools, career exploration is the process of researching, evaluating, and learning about modern work opportunities and how students can pursue the career of their choice. This makes career exploration one of the most important subjects for long-term life planning for students in any grade. Counselors allow students to assess personal interests and aptitudes for career interests and help students discover the world of work through various career resources and exposure to a broad spectrum of careers.

SECONDARY

• School counselors will meet with all students (grades 7-12) to develop a six-year graduation plan beginning in seventh grade, which includes appropriate coursework for successful graduation from high school and transition to post-secondary institutions or to work.
  
• Naviance
  • Naviance is a comprehensive college, career, and life readiness program that helps students identify and align strengths and interests to post-secondary goals and connect learning to life.   
• YouScience
  • FSPS educators use YouScience^® to help students discover their natural aptitudes and make the connection between what they're learning and the career and educational aspirations of tomorrow.