Guidance Services
Guidance Services
UMAHS SCHOOL COUNSELOR DISTRIBUTION
The high school counseling department uses a hybrid counselor distribution that incorporates the best of two models. It is a dual grade level alphabetical system. Two counselors will share two grade levels and will be assigned to students by alphabet. Each grade is divided alphabetically by last name: A-K and L-Z with a counselor assigned to that particular caseload. Assistant Principals are aligned with the counselors.
The key advantages our system are:
- Ninth grade students have two counselors that are easily identifiable with their graduating class.
- Our distribution allows the two freshmen class counselors the opportunity to work closely with ninth grade teachers and students by implementing our year-long transition curriculum through 9th grade classes.
- Students have a four-year connection with three consistent adult advocates and supports (two counselors and an assistant principal.)
- There is more effective coordination between senior year counselors and the college counselor in regards to managing college application materials.
- Our system allows for more consistent and constant contact between counselors, teachers, and students at a specific grade level.
Our main goal continues to be to provide the most effective support and advocacy for our students. If a student needs to see a specific counselor for individual counseling issues, that student will still have access to that counselor regardless of caseload assignment.
Transcripts
Processing transcripts requires careful attention to student records. and no request for a transcript can be acted upon immediately. Written requests must be received at least one week before the date the transcript is needed.