What does a School Counselor do?
Works with ALL students
Helps students develop socially, emotionally, and academically
Connects with students through individual counseling, small group counseling, and classroom guidance lessons
Promotes individual differences among students
Works in collaboration and consultation with parents, teachers, and administrators
Provides families with support and assistance as needed
Collaborates with outside services to provide continuity of care.
Students and parents are ensured confidentiality. That is, all conversations will stay between the student and I. Exceptions to this confidentiality include: a student is in danger of harming himself/herself, a student is in danger of harming someone else, a student reports abuse or neglect, or when a judge orders disclosure of information.
Why contact the School Counselor?
Concerns over student behavior
Concerns over student achievement
Friendship/peer relations
Anxiety/stress
Self-esteem
Grief/loss
Student mental health concerns
Life changes
Discussing special needs of their child
Family difficulties or concerns
Family health problems
Early discussion of potential crisis
There are many clothing and food resources available to our students and families. Please contact the School Counselor at any time with questions or concerns.
How does a parent contact the School Counselor?
Parents can call the School Counselor at any time for a phone conference or to set up a school visit. Parents can also reach the School Counselor through email or via Parentsquare.
How does a student see the School Counselor?
Self-referral
Parent referral
Teacher or staff referral
Administration referral
Referral by friend(s)
Request of the counselor
K-1 School Counselor
Katelyn Myers M.Ed. LSC
School Counselor
330-497-5645
katelyn.myers@northcantonschools.org
1-2 SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Jarod Thomas M.Ed. LSC
School Counselor
330-497-5645
jarod.thomas@northcantonschools.org
QUICK LINKS
Akron Children's Grief Support Groups
North Canton Cares Food Pantry
Stark Help Central: Community Resources
Stark Mental Health and Recovery Services
Early Childhood Resource Center
Parent Support Website
DOCUMENTS
NCCS 2022-23 Private Tutor List
50 Questions to Get Your Kids Talking
North Canton Primary Counselor Referral Form