<p>To add to the above, not only do GCs have to have the skills oldfort listed in regards to advising students on courses and college applications, they are also (at least at my D’s school) the lead person in situations like student illness leaves, mental health crises requiring 504/IEP, parent death/illness issues, and learning disability issues. At D’s school there’s one social worker but in reality the GCs deal with the bulk of these issues. At any given time the GC could be dealing with several kids in one of these type of crises, in addition to her senior/college crowd!</p>
<p>If anything, the fault lies in the school system for not assuring there are more GCs available. They are always overworked and stressed out. It is NOT a cushy job!!!</p>