Counseling

Albany Options School Counselor: Mrs. Wyatt

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About the Counseling Program

The counseling program at Albany Options School (AOS) is unique in that our school predominantly serves eleventh and twelfth graders who are credit deficient. Students are aware that this is often their “last best chance” to graduate from high school, and that their commitment to graduating is essential. The program is available to help students problem solve, deal with crisis and trauma, and help find additional resources. Understanding each student’s needs is crucial, and developing an academic program that takes this into account is vital. The counseling program strives to help students stay in a positive and productive state so they can earn the credits necessary, and have the experiences they need to graduate from high school and pursue their post-secondary goals.

Confidentiality: Confidentiality is key to a successful counseling program, but cannot always be guaranteed due to the nature of working in a school and with minors. Mrs. Wyatt will always strive to maintain confidentiality unless the circumstances prevent it.

COUNSELING SERVICES

Mental Health and Groups Student’s mental health wellness is a top priority at Albany Options School. If you believe you would benefit from participating in mental health counseling or groups, please let a member of our counseling team know. AOS has partnered with North Albany Wellness Center and to provide full-time mental health counseling on site, which includes individual and group counseling. If you are interested in learning more or would like a referral, please contact me.

Career and Vocational Counseling I am available to meet individually to discuss post-secondary plans such as careers, college, military, and trade school. I also help seniors prepare for the Youth Job Fair (graduation Career Ed. requirement), and make sure they have completed all of their .50 Career Education requirements. I can assist with FAFSA, college applications, job applications, college and job searches, and scholarship applications.

Academic Advising If you have any questions about graduation requirements, study skills, time management, credits, transitioning to AOS, or how to return to your “home” school, please come see me or schedule an appointment to talk. AOS students are also able to take AP and other courses not offered at AOS at both SAHS and WAHS, as well as take courses out at LBCC. If interested in learning more or enrolling in courses at one of the other high schools or LBCC, come see me!

Responsive Services If you are struggling with something personal in school or outside of school, please come see me. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Pregnancy
• Homelessness
• Bullying
• Orientation and identity
• Suicide or self-harm
• Abuse
• Grief and depression

If you need access to resources or necessities, I may be able to help. Some needs could include:

• Personal hygiene items such as shampoo, deodorant, feminine products, soap
• Laundry and showering
• Transportation
• Shoes and clothing
• Services Referrals

Please take a moment to view the district Family Services page to view an extensive list of resources in our community.

Scheduling I am responsible for scheduling your courses. If you have a question or a concern about your classes, please contact me. Until then, please continue attending your current classes. Your classes are determined based off of your graduation requirement needs.

Section 504 I manage all 504s for AOS students. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.