As Pender County School Counselors, our mission is to assist students in cultivating a positive attitude towards themselves and others, acquiring essential career and life-planning skills, and nurturing responsible social skills. By fostering the development of these skills, we aim to enhance success both in school and in life.

School counselors assist students in the following ways:

- Cultivating self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-esteem

- Recognizing and maximizing their capabilities

- Fostering a sense of worthiness

- Providing a platform for students to discuss educational, personal, and social concerns

- Aiding in the adjustment to school and home environments

- Promoting awareness of the world of work

- Guiding students in the decision-making process

How does the student access the counselor?

• Appointment made by the counselor

• Self-referral

• Parent referral

• Administrative referral

• Teacher or other staff referral

• Referral by a friend

• Walk-in

Where can counseling take place?

• In the counselor's office

• In the classroom

• In the hallway

• On the school grounds

• In the lunchroom