School and career counseling at Hlíðaskóli
Hlíðaskóli has a full-time school and career counselor. The school counselor is a confidant for children and protects their welfare. They assist children in matters concerning their schooling and advise them on how to resolve their issues. The school and career counselor works with both individuals and groups. All children and parents/guardians are welcome to seek the school and career counselor's assistance.
School and career counselors work with parents as needed. They also consult and collaborate with other specialists inside or outside the school, such as special education teachers, nurses and school psychologists. They refer cases to these specialists in consultation with children and parents. School and career counselors are bound by confidentiality.
Main tasks of school and career counselors
- They provide children with counseling on study and career choices, and educate them about education, jobs and working life
- They guide children on effective study methods
- They help children find solutions to personal issues that hinder their studies
- They participate in organizing educational and career guidance in the school
- They prepare children for transitions between schools and school levels with organized presentations
- They assist students in identifying their own interests and strengths
- They engage in preventive work through education and counseling