Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to make an appointment to see my counselor?

No, you do not need to make an appointment to see your counselor. We make every effort to create an open door policy in our department and encourage you to come by before and after school. However, there will be times your counselor is unavailable and may not be able to meet with you at your selected drop-in time. For these purposes, we have grade level slips in the counseling office where students can sign up for an appointment.

My counselor isn't here today. Can I see another counselor?

As counselors, we enjoy working with our students and building a positive rapport with each of you. We do understand there may be times we are not present and an issue must be resolved immediately. If this is the case, any available counselor would be happy to help you. If, perhaps, the matter is not urgent and can wait, we encourage you to sign up to see your counselor or return when appropriate to discuss the matter.

Can I change teachers?

We believe all of our teachers have something very positive to offer and have the best interest of students in mind. However, we understand certain circumstances and situations arise such as personality conflicts and different teaching/learning styles, creating a difficult environment for the student and/or the teacher. It is our intention to help students work through these challenges rather than avoid them. We have a formal policy regarding teacher changes, outlined by our administration, which we must follow precisely. First, if a student requests a teacher change, s/he must first agree to meeting with the teacher and parent to discuss the issues that concern him/her. It is the goal to develop a plan to improve the situation during the initial meeting. If, after a fair amount of time has passed, the parent and/or student are still not satisfied with the situation, an administrator will intervene and determine the next step. If you would like to go through the process of a teacher change, please contact your counselor.

Can I change my elective?

Students may change their elective classes prior to the beginning of the semester. Please listen to the bulletin announcements or check with your grade level counselor regarding the last date to add/drop a class. Please note: students who sign up for a yearlong elective course (i.e. choir, band, spanish, etc.) are committed to remaining in the course for the duration of the school year.