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Welcome to the ACS School Guidance Program!
The mission of the ACS Guidance Program is to maximize every student's academic, social, and personal potential to become responsible adults and lifelong learners.
What is a school counselor?
A school guidance counselor is someone who listens to you and helps you solve problems you may have with family, friends, and others. Counselors also teach important life skills and can help students learn more about themselves.
Types of school guidance may include- academic support and advisement
- goal setting
- parent education
- classroom lessons in personal growth and development (topics such as bullying, self-esteem, character education, empathy/feelings, and personal & online safety)
- individual and group counseling (groups will obtain parent permission)
- social skills
- community referrals
How can a student meet with the counselor?
Students may tell their teacher that they would like to see the counselor. Students may also be referred by their parents or teachers. The referral form can be found here.
Confidentiality
Students are told that what they tell the counselor will be kept private unless they disclose that they are planning to harm themselves or others or that they have been abused or neglected. In such circumstances, students are told that counselors are by law mandated reporters and are required to report information to parents and/or appropriate state or local authorities.
Meet the CounselorMrs. Finney received her Master's in Education in Counselor Education from the University of North Florida. She has worked with children and families since 2006.
Mrs. Finney is on campus 5 days a week and can be reached by email at lfinney@annunciationcatholic.orgParents are also able to request services for their children by completing the online referral form.