Counseling FAQs

 Counselors provide individual counseling services to students who demonstrate concerns about: relationships, academics, stress, family issues, etc. on an individual/as-needed basis.

Counseling intervention may be provided in small groups for students with similar concerns, such as divorce, school adjustment, friendships, grief, anger, motivation, study skills, etc.

Consultation is available to teachers and parents when student issues arise. School Counselors can assist with behavior plans, classroom strategies, accommodations, outside counseling referrals, etc.

UA school counselors work to: provide opportunities for students to explore and evaluate potential job paths; provide opportunities for students to evaluate and determine their own talents, strengths, and weaknesses.

School counselors are in charge of all student Section 504 Plans for students requiring accommodation.

Union Academy is committed to reaching the needs of the whole child- academically, socially, and emotionally. Based upon the requirements of Session Law 2020-7 and NCDPI Policy SHLT-003, Union Academy screens all students for possible mental health concerns. Staff will contact parents if a concern is raised. School Counselors lead the Mental Health screening process.