Each student at LVMS is assigned to a counselor who will assist with academic, social, personal and career needs. Each counselor holds a Pupil Personnel Services Credential. Students are assigned to their counselor based on their last name, but may be seen by the other counselors as well.

Counselors are available before school, during school and after school to address student and parent concerns. A student can request to see a counselor by filling out a Counselor Request Card at the front desk in the office. A parent may schedule a meeting with a counselor by contacting the Counseling Department at 742-2600. All discussions with a counselor will be confidential unless a student's safety or the safety of others is at risk. Information may also be shared with a student's and/or parent's permission.

Counselors can assist you regarding your concerns related to:

Grades

Teacher policy

Classroom behavior

Academic assistance

Communication with teachers

Academic strategies

Class schedules

Schedule parent/student/teacher meetings

Test taking skills

Resolve conflicts

Teach interpersonal skills

Learn to recognize one's and others' rights

Guidance in decision making and problem solving

Awareness of personal safety and safety of others

Coping with peer pressure

Character education

Develop awareness of personal abilities, skills and interests

Learn about a variety of occupations

Awareness of the education needed to achieve career goals

Begin creating activity/academic resume

Learn to work with a team