Disclosure Statement

Sumner Hill Junior High School's

Counseling Program

Heather Norton, Guidance Counselor

Mrs. Heather Norton has attained certification as a National Ceritified Counselor (NCC) and National Certified School Counselor (NCSC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC).

Telephone 601-924-5510 or email hnorton@clinton.k12.ms.us

Mission Statement: "Every day, school counselor's address the personal, educational, and career development of all students so that they may achieve success in school and become responsible as members of our society.

General Types of Counseling Offered:

Specific services that the school counselor does not provide: 1. Testifying in child custody matters. 2. Intensive, long-term counseling services.

"The professional school counselor recognizes his/her primary obligation for confidentiality is to the student but balances that obligation woith an understanding of the legal and inherent rights of parents/guardians to be the guiding voice in their children's lives." Ethical Standards for School counselors (A.2.g.)

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