Counselors Corner
Welcome & Contact
Welcome to the Counselor’s Corner!
The school counseling program is here to support students throughout their school experience. Counseling services focus on helping students succeed academically, prepare for life after high school, and develop the skills needed for personal and social growth.
Students and families are encouraged to reach out to the school counselor when they have questions, need support, or are unsure where to turn.
The school counselor can help with:
- Academic planning and course selection
- Graduation requirements and transcripts
- College and career planning
- Scholarships and post-secondary opportunities
- Social and emotional support
- School-related concerns
- Referrals to additional resources when needed
- Academic planning and course selection
Contact
Autumn Meserole
Immediate Help & Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing an immediate emergency or is in danger, contact 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Students experiencing a crisis or needing immediate support should reach out to a trusted adult, parent/guardian, teacher, administrator, or school counselor.
Additional support is available through:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 for free, confidential crisis support.
- 911 — For immediate emergencies or situations involving immediate danger.
- Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Remember: You do not have to handle a difficult situation alone. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 for free, confidential crisis support.
College & Career readiness
The school counseling program helps students explore their interests, identify future goals, and prepare for life after high school. Students and families are encouraged to meet with the school counselor for individualized guidance regarding college, career, and post-secondary planning.
Resources & Opportunities
- Dual Enrollment – Opportunities for eligible high school students to earn college credit while completing high school coursework through our partner institutions:
- Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSULA)
- LOSFA – Louisiana financial aid, scholarships, and college planning resources.
- TOPS – Information about Louisiana's TOPS scholarship program.
- FAFSA – Apply for federal financial aid and learn about paying for college.
- ACT – ACT registration, testing information, and college readiness resources.
- ASVAB Career Exploration Program – Career exploration and assessment resources.
- Louisiana Believes – Jump Start – Career and technical education pathways and workforce preparation.
Need help figuring out what's next?
See the school counselor for assistance with course planning, dual enrollment, college applications, scholarships, financial aid, career exploration, testing, and other post-secondary opportunities.
Academic Support
The school counselor works with students, families, and teachers to help students make progress toward their academic goals and graduation requirements.
Additional support is available through:
- Academic support may include:
- Course selection and scheduling
- Graduation planning
- Reviewing academic progress
- Transcript questions
- Credit and graduation requirements
- Study and organizational strategies
- Academic goal setting
- Connecting students with available academic resources
- Helping students identify areas where additional support may be beneficial
- Academic support may include:
Social & Emotional Wellness
School is about more than academics. Students may sometimes experience challenges with friendships, relationships, stress, emotions, decision-making, motivation, or other concerns that can affect their ability to learn and feel successful at school.
The school counseling program provides short-term, school-based support to help students develop skills and navigate challenges.
Counseling support may include:
- Coping and stress-management strategies
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Friendship and relationship concerns
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Self-awareness and emotional regulation
- School adjustment
- Building confidence and resilience
- Connecting students and families with additional community resources when appropriate
- Coping and stress-management strategies
Parent/Guardian Counseling Referral
Parents and guardians are welcome to reach out when they have concerns about their child's social, emotional, behavioral, or school-related well-being.
If you would like to request support from the school counselor, please complete the Parent/Guardian Counseling Referral Form. The information provided will help the counselor better understand your concerns and determine appropriate next steps.
