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Westborough High School counselors report 4,780 visits, push for more time and consistent services
Summary
Alex Pilger, the high school's director of guidance, told the School Committee the counseling office has six counselors and one adjustment counselor and has recorded 4,780 visits during the school year.
Alex Pilger, director of guidance at Westborough High School, presented a year'end update on the school counseling program, describing staffing, workload and postsecondary outcomes.
Pilger said the high school counseling office comprises six school counselors and one school adjustment counselor, with counselors carrying roughly 200 students each. The department recorded 4,780 counseling visits so far this year and saw 1,010 unique students, he said, noting that some days can have large volumes of visits — up to 59 students in a single day.
Pilger described three main counselor responsibilities: social-emotional support, academic advising, and postsecondary planning. He said the department uses universal mental health screeners on a grade-by-grade schedule and prioritizes…
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