School Counseling Department

School Counselors
Ms. Kenadee Pezzano (Grades 6-8)
330-679-2305 ext 4010
Mrs. Alannah Smith
330-679-2305 ext 4010
(Grades 9-12)
330-679-2305 ext 4013

Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year!
Hello Southern Local Students and Families!
We are looking forward to helping you navigate through Jr./Sr. High School by assisting with graduation, college/career planning, social/emotional needs, and ultimately empowering you to be the best version of yourself! We can't wait to meet each of you and your families!
Navigating Graduation and Beyond

Graduation Information
College Credit Plus (CCP)
FAFSA INFORMATION PPT AND MOVIE
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POWERPOINTS PRESENTATIONS
Different Ways to Pay for College
Role of the School Counselor
What is a school counselor?
• A certified, specially trained, caring person
• A school person who helps all
• A resource person
• A coordinator
• A consultant
• A group leader
• A person who helps teachers, adults, and parents understand students
How does a student see the counselor?
• Appointment made by counselor
• Self-referral
• Administrative referral
• Teacher or other staff referral
• Referral by friend
• Walk in
What does a counselor do?
• Talks with students individually and in groups
• Helps to identify the needs of students
• Works with potential dropouts
• Helps students relate to others
• Promotes positive attitudes and values among students
• Aids teachers and parents in helping students
• Helps people make better use of community resources
• Uses tests to provide information about abilities, achievement, interests and needs
• Assists students with the process of growing up
• Coordinates efforts with other school specialists
• Makes presentations at parent meetings
• Helps with school, college, job, career and personal plans
• Participates in curriculum development
• Hosts college admissions representatives
• Visits college campuses to obtain firsthand information
• Responds to parent telephone calls
• Writes recommendations for students
With whom does a school counselor consult?
• Teachers
• Parents
• Administrators
• Pupil personnel workers
• Community resource personnel
• Physicians, psychologists and mental health professionals
• Prospective employers