School Counseling Program
Our High School Counseling Program is Designed to…
- Help students develop positive attitudes toward themselves, family and community.
- Provide assistance to students individually and in groups so they can appreciate their own unique qualities and grow personally and socially.
- Teach students skills for achieving school and personal success.
- Assist students in becoming invested in their school success by showing them how school performance relates to future opportunities.
- Work closely with students, parents and teachers to identify and remove barriers that impede student achievement.
- Support the instructional program and the school’s mission and goals.
School Counselors are the heart of the school through...
- Academic Support Services
- Academic Support Interventions & Referrals
- Behavioral Management Plans
- Classroom Guidance Lessons
- Collaboration with Faculty
- Collaboration with Students, Families and the Community
- College/Career Education & Planning
- Crisis Management & Interventions
- Data Sharing
- Job Shadowing, Work-Based Learning
- Personal/Social Support
- Promoting a Positive School Climate
- Scholarship/Financial Search Process
- School-to-Parent Communications
- School-Wide Needs
- Test Preparation
- Transition Programs
- Working with Students on Attendance Issues
- Working with Students on Conflict Management Skills
How and Why do Parents Contact the School Counselor?
- Concerns over student achievement
- Family health problems
- New school registration and orientation
- Test interpretation
- Discussing special needs of their child
- Early discussion of potential crises
- Family difficulties or concerns
Counselor Conference Information - How to Arrange a Counselor Conference
Parents can schedule a meeting with their student's school counselor
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Click on the counselor staff page and book an appointment directly with the counselor from the counselor staff page.
There will be times during the school year when you will want to set up a conference with your teen's counselor and/or teacher(s). For counseling purposes, Edison High School students are assigned to counselors based on the first letters of their last name. Follow these simple steps to arrange a conference:
- Be sure to know your child's counselor;
- Call the counselor directly or Student Services at 703-924-8022 ;
- Identify yourself and the name of your child;
- Request that a conference be arranged for you to meet with the person(s) with whom you need to speak.
Parent University
Parent University is an evening program designed to provide parents with valuable information on how to support their students throughout high school. Each session focuses on topics relevant to the specific grade level and time of year. Past topics have included preparing for post-secondary options, supporting student mental health, and strategies for academic success at home. While most sessions are recorded for later viewing, we strongly encourage parents to attend in person when possible to engage in discussion and ask questions.
