The goal of the Counseling Department of SCCHS is to support and enhance the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students, enabling them to reach their God-given potential through a comprehensive school-counseling program.
The goal of the Counseling Department is met through individual counseling, group counseling, group guidance and consultation.
CONFIDENTIALITY AND ITS LIMITS
What is said in the context of individual counseling or advising sesions is confidential within certain limits. Those limits to confidentiality include the threat of serious and imminent danger to a student's well-being such as: suicidal intentions; the intent to seriously harm another; concern that a serious alcohol/drug problem may exist; cases of physical or sexual abuse or sexual assault. In such cases, school personnel are obligated to get help for the student by contacting the student's parent/guardian and in cases of abuse, civil authorities.
If it is reported to us that a student is suicidal, we will confer with the student as well as his parent/guardian to make sure he receives assistance. If a problem of a serious nature regarding a student at another school comes to our attention, we will contact the Guidance Department at that school to ensure the student gets the help he or she needs.
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