Kaplan High School

Here are some of the services that the Kaplan High Counseling Department provides for students:

School Counselors DO :

Personal/Social Counseling
- Addresses the immediate need of the student
- Topics commonly addressed:
  - Relationships
  - Communication
  - Managing time and responsibilities
  - Depression
  - Anxiety
  - Divorce/Family issues
  - Abuse
  - Substance Abuse
  - Others
- Make referrals to community agencies when appropriate
Academic Counseling
- Discuss factors affecting student performance, including:
  - Attendance issues
  - Attentiveness in class
  - Following directions
  - Communicating effectively with classmates and teachers
  - Specific learning challenges/disabilities
  - Taking responsibility for academic success
  - Refer to Health and Wellness Team when appropriate
- Meet with students and parents to determine the appropriate curriculum for a student to follow.
Career Counseling
- Instruct students in the use of career information technology, e.g. Louisiana Connect, OOH Online, etc.
- Explain the links between interests, abilities, and work values and a person's choice of career
- Aide students in the selection of coursework and post-secondary training/education to prepare them for their chosen career fields.

Other Services