Guidance

Mission Statement

The mission of the Winthrop High School Counseling Program is to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program that addresses the academic, career, and personal/social development of every student in the district. With the collaborative effort of school personnel, families, and community resources, the school counseling program will provide every student opportunities to become productive citizens of a global society.

Overview

Counselors spend the majority of time working directly with students. Through individual counseling and group guidance seminars, counselors address the developmental needs of students and provide crisis intervention. They are also in frequent communication with faculty, staff and parents/guardians in order to coordinate services and provide an optimum school experience for all students. Counselors too work closely with the Special Education Department, serving as referral agents and as members of evaluation teams. Counselors coordinate the 504 process and monitor the implementation of the 504 Accommodation plans. They also meet regularly with special education liaisons to share information and develop strategies to meet the specific needs of individual students. 

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Mental Health and Wellness Counseling

The mission of Winthrop High School is to provide culturally competent, holistic, and wellness focused support for all students’ social-emotional development and academic achievement. Our mental health professionals utilize evidence-based strategies to provide high-quality counseling services through customized and universal interventions, family consultation, community engagement, and professional staff development. Winthrop High School is dedicated to forging strong family partnerships and collaborating with external supports to serve the needs of the students and our community as a whole.