The goal of Counseling Services at Cary Academy is to support the school s mission to educate the whole child by focusing on the social and emotional development of students. In particular, School Counselors are available to assist students for whom social and emotional issues are affecting the learning process or general development.
Counseling is provided individually or in groups.
School Counselors are also available as a resource for parents, providing guidance on issues related to adolescent development, parenting, and the student s school experience. When students or families require support that extends beyond the means of Cary Academy staff, or when parents request it, the School Counselors provide parents with referral information regarding professional services in the community. The information revealed by a student or parent during counseling is confidential and will not become part of the student s school record. An exception is warranted when disclosure reasonably appears necessary to protect the student or someone else from serious, foreseeable, and imminent harm. In such instances the School Counselor will inform the person that he or she is concerned for the student s safety and recommend a course of action.