Welcome!
The Freeman School District (FSD) School Counseling Program provides essential support and services to students, families, and staff. Our counselors are dedicated to the school’s mission of promoting academic achievement, career readiness, and social-emotional development.
Our primary goal is to empower every student to make informed, intentional decisions regarding their education, wellness, and future. We believe an effective program balances proactive prevention with timely intervention, ensuring students develop the critical skills necessary for success long after they leave Freeman High School.
Guided by Professional Excellence
Our program is built upon the standards established by the State of Washington and the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model.
- Competency: We follow the ASCA School Counselor Competencies to ensure our team is equipped to meet the rigorous demands of modern education.
- Ethics: We adhere to the ASCA Ethical Standards to maintain the highest levels of integrity, leadership, and professionalism, protecting both our students and the integrity of our practice.
- Alignment: Our framework aligns with Washington Senate Bill 5030, which mandates a data-driven, comprehensive approach to student success.
Freeman High School Counseling Services
Through classroom lessons, small group activities, and individual data analysis, our counselors ensure ALL students have access to:
- Individual & Group Counseling: Supporting the academic, personal, and social needs of every student.
- Consultation: Serving as a resource for teachers, parents, and administration to address educational and personal student needs.
- Referral Services: Providing families with connections to outside support agencies and wellness resources like Care Solace.
- Testing & Assessment: Coordinating information regarding standardized testing and academic evaluations.
- College & Career Readiness: Offering resources and guidance for post-secondary planning and scholarship opportunities.
- High School and Beyond Plan: Delivering group instruction to help students navigate graduation requirements and future career paths.
- Academic Advocacy: Providing ongoing support to ensure students stay on track for graduation.
A Multi-Tiered Approach to Success
The Freeman High School Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program is a competency-based approach involving a network of support—including career and technical educators, nurses, and school psychologists. Our program is intentionally designed to be:
- Multi-systemic: Connecting the school, home, and community.
- Collaborative: Partnering with educators, families, and community members.
- Developmental: Meeting students exactly where they are in their developmental journey.
- Proactive & Prevention-Minded: Implementing supports to build resilience before a crisis occurs.
- Accountable: Using data to remain accountable to our stakeholders and students.
- Educationally Focused: Helping students reach their specific academic, career, and personal-social goals.
