During the school year, the Utica Community Schools counselors...

• Advise students one-on-one or in small groups.
  
  
• Provide personal, social and crisis counseling.
  
  
• Offer counseling support groups.
  
  
• Plan individualized academic programs and schedules.
  
  
• Review regularly studentsÕ academic progress and files.
  
  
• Serve as a consultant to teachers regarding student problems.
  
  
• Maintain up-to-date information on local referral agencies.
  
  
• Provide a job referral board for students who wish to work part time.
  
  
• Maintain their professional growth by attending conferences/workshops.
  
  
• Provide informational presentations to parents and students.
  
  
• Provide a list of tutors and learning assistance programs.
  
  
• Discuss college and career opportunities with all students.
  
  
• Coordinate the testing program and interpret test results.
  
  
• Provide information on financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
  
  
• Provide guidance to students in choosing high school classes.
  
  
• Assist in identification and follow-up service to students with learning handicaps via the Individualized Educational Planning Committee process
  
  
• Assist in providing accommodations in instructional experiences and testing for students eligible under Section 504, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendment and Americans with Disabilities Act.
  
  
• Gather homework assignments for absent students.
  
  
• Provide weekly progress report forms upon request for individual students
  
  
• Publish counseling activities and programs in weekly notes and newsletters.

We encourage you to call us or come in and visit (an appointment is appreciated) if you have concerns, questions, suggestions or need information. WeÕre here to help.