The Counseling Department at Albion High School is comprised of school counselors, a school psychologist, a social worker, and secretarial support. The goal of the Albion High School Counseling Department is to assist every student in all aspects of their high school career and beyond. Counselors meet with students annually to assist with the planning of curriculum that meets the individual student's needs and goals. During that meeting, students review their progress towards completing the requirements for graduation to insure that students are headed in the right direction.

The department has group counseling to meet the various needs of the students. The Counseling Center also houses college catalogs, financial aid information, college videos, and various career resources.  Many colleges visit Albion High School frequently to offer information regarding their school.  The department hosts two College Fairs every October and has more than 30 area colleges and universities attend.

Many of our students need help finding a career for which they are suited. Naviance is a program available to all students. It has a database of four-year colleges, two-year colleges, and vocational-technical schools. Aptitude and interest surveys are also available. Whatever your future plans are, we can help. The links located at the top and bottom of this page will direct you to information geared to your future.

We hope that everyone is feeling well and staying healthy. This can be a difficult and frustrating time for many students. We want you to know that we are still here for you. We are happy to help you as you navigate the school year, plan for college, or if you just want to talk. The easiest way to reach us is by email:

Mrs. Garlipp:  agarlipp@albionk12.org
Mr. Green:  sgreen@albionk12.org
Mrs. Pettit:  vpettit @albionk12.org
Mr. Christiansen:  echristiansen@albionk12.org

Counseling Department Office: 585-589-2042

Summer School
Summer school will run from July 9, 2024 thru August 20, 2024.  Your child may sign up to take one or two courses.  Copies of the Student Handbook and Applications will be available in the Counseling Office in June.  There is a $3.00 registration fee for each course or Regents Exam.  Summer School applications must be received in the Counseling Office by June 25.  For more details and information on courses offered, please contact the Counseling Office at 589-2042.

“Mental health is not simply the absence of mental illness but also encompasses social, emotional, and behavioral health and the ability to cope with life’s challenges” (NASP, 2019). 

Good mental health is essential to children’s success in school.  According the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, one in five children and adolescents experience a mental health problem during their school years.

The Albion school counseling staff is here to provide prevention and intervention, as well as to foster communication between school and families.  We are trained to guide and assist children who are struggling with any behavioral, academic, or mental health issue.  In many cases, we can also provide information or connect families with area mental health providers.
 

Click on this link for a list of some of the area mental health providers.

Click on the links below for more information on mental health topics and services:

http://www.211wny.org/
https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/index.html
https://www.omh.ny.gov/
https://combataddiction.ny.gov/
https://www.oasas.ny.gov/  

The following links offer answers to typical questions that students have when navigating high school, college, and career.