Philosophy

It is our belief that the educational process is a partnership, which includes students, teachers, counselors and parents.  For this reason, counselors are available to work with students individually or in groups, in these areas:

• Academic
• Personal
• Career
• Social

Responsibility of the Counselor

• Meet as needed with students to discuss individual student needs.
• Meet with parents to discuss individual student needs.
• Meet with teachers individually or in groups to discuss individual student needs.
• Supervise the administration of entrance testing.
• Review entrance examination results and academic records of students seeking enrollment and consult with the Principal on admission decisions
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date student records for all students.
• Supervise the administration of the standardized testing program.
• Advise teachers and parents about strategies to help students with their academic weaknesses.
• Consult with administration regarding student needs.
• Provide in-class group guidance on specific as well as general topics.
• Assist students in planning their academic programs.
• Schedule students into classes.

Procedures

To successfully complete many of the above responsibilities, counselors may:

• Arrange student, teacher or parent meeting in or out of class times.
• Obtain assistance from faculty in assessing and interpreting entrance examination results.
• Assign faculty members various duties associated with academic testing.
• Request access to classes to deliver guidance topics.
• Survey Progress Reports for at-risk students.
• Seek information for students at-risk.
• Receive information about suspected abuse situations.

We appreciate the support of staff as we endeavor to meet our responsibilities as a counseling team.

Referral Process for Individual Counseling Services

Students may be referred by parents, teachers or they may self-refer to the counselor for counseling on an individual basis.  If the problem or issue requiring counseling is easily resolved in a short time, then the counselor will schedule time to work with the student.  If the problem is more serious or beyond the scope of the counseling and it is likely to require long-term counseling, the counselor will provide the family with names and contact information for private counselors available in Riyadh.

Referral Process for Academic Concerns

Consultation

Teacher or parent meets with the counselor to discuss the particular student and the student is placed on the next team meeting agenda.  Teacher referrals must be made in writing using the referral form.

Team Meetings

Counselor and teachers gather information about the student from different sources.  Samples of work and written impressions from teachers are collected as well as a cumulative file review is conducted.  Suggestions for any additional classroom interventions are discussed and recommendations implemented.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

A conference with the parent, teacher and counselor is scheduled to discuss the student's progress and share concerns.  Recommendations are made regarding continuing with classroom interventions, involving outside resources (ie. tutoring)  The principal may also be present.

Student Intervention Team Conference

Evaluations/assessment results are discussed with principal, teachers, counselor and parents.  Recommendations regarding classroom modifications and placement are discussed.

At Risk Status

A student is considered academically "At Risk" if the student has received at least two D's or one F in a subject during a making period.  The counselor will meet with these students, their parents and teachers to guide the concerned parties in creating an action plan to help the student improve.