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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]in public schools guidance counselors are also responsible for dealing with issues such as, alternative curriculum for excused long absences; identifying, reporting and monitoring suspected abuse; counseling children with teen issues as needed.  They also deal with the logistics of disciplinary actions

with public school graduating classes being so BIG, the above tasks take up alot more time than many parents would think.

However, FCPS counselors ARE available for more than just retreiving transcripts.  If you ask they will guide your child on obtaining letters of recommendations, provide information on colleges that will fit your child's desire course of study, academic record, and budget.  Most parents don't ask because they feel they can do better on their own.  That is fine, but the option IS there if you your child wants it. All be it, some are better at this than others, and some will try to avoid this type of actual work at all costs.  BUT, they should be providing it, if not, you can ask that your child's councelor be switched. [/quote]

I also remember my (public school) guidance counselors facilitating Q&A sessions with various college recruitment reps to visit the school, and answer questions from students. [/quote]

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