Counseling

The Islamic Academy of Alabama comprehensive counseling department has one full time counselor for grades K-8 and one guidance counselor for grades 9-12. Our school counselors are trained professionals who provide support and guidance to students in order to help them overcome personal, academic and social challenges and to reach their full potential in and out of the classroom. Our counselors provide support based on the teachers of the Quran and Sunnah while taking into consideration the individual needs of each student.

Objectives/Goals

Elementary/Middle School Counselor

Our Elementary and Middle School counselor helps students develop academic, social, and emotional skills. They provide individual counseling, group counseling, and classroom activities to enhance students’ abilities to form healthy relationships, set goals, and make informed decisions. They also collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure the school environment is safe and supportive for all students.

Some of the services provided by the guidance counselor include;

• Counseling Services: Develop and implement basic individual and group counseling programs to meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of students. This includes facilitating classroom sessions on topics such as conflict resolution, goal setting and bully prevention.
• Academic Guidance: Monitor and assess student progress and behavior, and provide feedback to teachers and parents.
• Referral Services: Refer students and families to community resources as needed.
• Crisis intervention: Provide immediate support to students and families in the event of a crisis or emergency.
• Collaboration: Work with teachers, administrators, and parents to create a positive learning environment and support student success. 

The Guidance Counselor 

Our guidance counselor plays a crucial role in helping students achieve academic, personal, and career success. They provide support, guidance, and resources to students throughout their high school journey and help them navigate the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood.

Some of the services provided by the guidance counselor include;

1. Academic guidance: Work with students to develop academic plans, monitor their progress, and ensure that they are meeting graduation requirements.
2. Career guidance: Help students explore career options, set career goals, and develop a plan to achieve those goals.
3. Personal counseling: Provide basic individual and group counseling to students to help them cope with personal issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress.
4. College preparation: Assist students with college applications, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
5. Dual Enrollment: Assist students who wish to enroll in a dual enrollment program with Jefferson State Community College with the application process, choosing classes, and monitoring progress throughout the semester.
6. Community Service: Assist students with securing appropriate volunteer opportunities in order to achieve the 60 service hours required for graduation.
7. Crisis intervention: Provide immediate support to students and families in the event of a crisis or emergency.
8. Collaboration: Work with teachers, administrators, and parents to create a positive learning environment and support student success.