Counseling

Our mission is to provide a comprehensive, coordinated counseling program addressing the academic, college/career, and social/emotional development of all students. We advocate for all students and believe that every student can achieve their maximum potential.

• Academic Planning - Counselors meet with students as needed throughout their four years at NHS. All students will have a one-on-one high school planning conference in both sophomore and senior year, along with classroom presentations and workshops in freshman and junior year.
• College / Career - Our department hosts college/career-centered workshops and events throughout the year. Information can be found on the student's "Class of" Canvas page under Announcements.
• Social / Emotional and Mental Health Resources, referrals, and counseling staff support are readily available upon request by either the student or family. Our department has developed Canvas announcements, workshops, wellness events, advisement activities, and school-wide events that support student mental health, balance, and overall well-being.

The College & Career Specialist oversees our comprehensive College & Career Center and provides guidance and information regarding college planning and selection, scholarships, financial aid, and extracurricular opportunities. She also issues work permits, and is available for parent and student meetings.

Regarding Confidentiality - Students can expect that counselor meetings will be confidential unless there is a concern for the student's or another person's safety. More information regarding the expectation and limits of confidentiality can be found on the American School Counselor Association website. Confidential student contact is not shared with colleges or other entities unless requested by the student.

Counselors are determined by the student's advisement class (also called TA); all students in a TA have the same counselor. Click here to see who your counselor is based on your advisement teacher.

Students can meet with their counselor on a drop-in basis before/after school and during break, lunch, or tutorial. Students can request an appointment via email or by submitting the Request to See Counselor form.

Parents may request an appointment to meet with their student's counselor via email (preferred) or phone. Student are usually present at meetings with parents; however, we understand there may be instances in which parents may want to meet with the counselor privately.

The counseling department communicates news and upcoming events in a variety of ways:

• Email - NHS communicates with both parents and students via email weekly. Check the email address that you have on file in Aeries/Parent Portal if you aren't receiving NHS emails.
• Canvas - Each student has been invited to a Canvas course specific to their graduating class - they just need to accept the invitation. Parents are encouraged to create an observer account. Announcements and updates are posted regularly.
• NHS College & Career Center (CCC) Newsletter emailed to families weekly and posted on the CCC web page. 
• Instagram - Be sure to follow our counseling Instagram!
• NHS Weekly Bulletin - Advisors review the weekly news, activities and future event through Advisement.  You should also receive the Weekly Bulletin in your email; you can also find it on the main page of our website.