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The counseling office is a great place to go for help. But what exactly do the counselors do? We have a sneak-peak into the everyday life of an SJHS counselor.
Mrs. Distefano, the seventh grade counselor here at SJHS, says that everyday is different. “We have such a variety of things that we do, we want to help all students explore their options for the future so they can develop a plan to achieve their goals.” The counselors work with students to help them be more successful in school, and to get through the challenges of being a teenager.
Mrs. Droz, the eighth grade counselor, said, “The day in the life of a counselor can be absolute chaos unless you are a ninja with time management. There are so many requirements for our position, and demands for our time, and it is often overwhelming and draining. It is essential (and difficult) to determine how to best use your time. But, it feels awesome doing the job of a school counselor! Working with students, helping them find solutions, make plans, set goals, celebrate with them when they accomplish those goals… It is highly rewarding; you never wonder, ‘am I doing something worthwhile or making a difference?’ It is a job where you never get bored, and are always working toward improvement in some area. It is interesting, fulfilling, and satisfying work.” Mrs. Droz is also a HOPE Squad advisor. She says it is one of the favorite parts of her job. She feels that the students do such a great job of finding students that need help, being an example, as well as an ally.
Mrs. Tarin, the registrar for SJHS, said: “The purpose of my job is to help students register for school when new students come here, I help them get their classes all set.” She also waits with students waiting for a meeting with their counselor. She said it is really fun helping out the students.
Sariah Rencher, an eighth grader at SJHS, said, “The counselors are always trying to help you. They put in the effort to really know you, and they know many students by name.”
Kaden Haynie, a seventh grader at SJHS, said, “They never quit on you; they just keep pushing until the problem is fixed.”
According to Dallin Packer, an eighth grader at SJHS, the counselors really are there to help you. They are a great support. Lindsey Gomez, ninth grader at SJHS, said that the counselors are really nice and sweet.
They are all around just great people.