Student Referrals

Request to see the counselor Teacher referral form for students to see the counselor Parent referral

Ways to refer:

  • A child may refer themselves.
  • A teacher may refer a student.
  • A parent may refer his/her child.
  • A staff person on campus can refer a student.

Reasons for a referral.

  • You have concerns with your child's attitude toward school.
  • You have concerns with your child's academic performance.
  • You have concerns with your child's relationships with peers at school.
  • You have concerns with your child's personal development.
  • You have concerns with your child's reactions to changes within the family that may be affecting his/her learning at school.

When should it be done:

  • When students are upset and cannot calm down in the classroom.
  • When a student’s needs are greater than those the teacher can provide in the classroom setting.
  • When a student requires more support and attention to address or solve a problem, issues, etc.
  • When a student needs more privacy than a teacher can provide in the classroom.
  • When students need specific, individualized help, with solutions, and plans to address issues.

How should it be done:

  • Counselor referrals may be planned or spontaneous.
  • For planned referrals, students who have completed the request form will be called to the office.
  • For spontaneous referrals where an incident happens and the student unexpectedly requires counselor support, send the student down to the counselor with a note briefly explaining what happened, or send the student down and call and explain to the counselor the issue.