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Barack Obama Green Charter Schools

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Counseling Overview

Supporting Student Success

The Barack Obama Green Charter Schools Counseling Department supports students’ academic achievement, social-emotional development, and preparation for college, careers, and life beyond graduation.

Our school counselor works with students, families, teachers, administrators, and community partners to help students set goals, address concerns, make informed decisions, and access appropriate support.

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Contact the School Counselor

Contact the school counselor for assistance with academic planning, student concerns, graduation preparation, college and career planning, or available support resources.

College and Career Resources

Explore information about college planning, financial aid, scholarships, career exploration, and postsecondary opportunities.

Anti-Bullying and HIB

Review harassment, intimidation, and bullying information, reporting procedures, school contacts, forms, and related policies.

Official Transcript Requests

Former students may submit a request for an official school transcript using the online transcript request system.

How the School Counselor Can Help

Academic Support

The school counselor assists students with academic progress, goal setting, course planning, graduation requirements, attendance concerns, organization, and communication with teachers and families.

Social-Emotional Support

The school counselor provides brief, school-based assistance with peer relationships, conflict resolution, stress, school adjustment, decision-making, and other concerns affecting a student’s school experience.

School counseling is not a replacement for ongoing clinical therapy, medical treatment, or emergency services.

College and Career Readiness

Students may receive assistance with college and career exploration, postsecondary planning, college applications, financial-aid information, scholarships, résumé preparation, and career or technical education opportunities.

When to contact the counselor

When to contact the counselor

Students should contact the school counselor when they:

  • Need assistance with an academic or personal concern
  • Have questions about courses or graduation
  • Are experiencing conflict or difficulty adjusting to school
  • Need help planning for college, training, or a career
  • Are concerned about themselves or another student
  • Need help finding school or community support

Students may speak with the counselor before school, during lunch, between classes, or at another approved time

For Parents and Guardians

Parents and guardians may contact the school counselor regarding academic planning, graduation requirements, changes affecting a student’s school experience, social-emotional concerns, college and career preparation, or available support resources.

Questions about a specific class, grade, or assignment should generally be directed to the classroom teacher first.