McKay High School
Counseling
Meet Your Counselors
Students are assigned a counselor based on their last names.
What do school counselors do?
Just what do school counselors do and how can they help your student?
Our counselors are highly trained and are able to help students and families with a variety of needs.
High School Counseling Center
Our team of Counselors, School Social Worker, CSOC, Graduation Coaches, and mental health professionals are committed to supporting families and students in areas of enrollment, academic planning, college/career planning, accessing community resources, and crisis support. All students are assigned a school counselor by the student's last name.
All school counselors:
- Counsel students individually or in group settings
- Counsel students on career planning and goals
- Develop a guidance plan based on campus needs
- Respond to student needs in crisis situations
- Orient students to new school settings
- Work with absentees and at risk students
- Refer students to special programs and/or services when necessary
- Conduct conferences with parents and teachers
- Analyze test results to provide information about abilities and achievement
School counselors also perform additional duties and are always available to assist students and families in a variety of ways. Please feel free to contact your student’s counselor today to find out how they can best assist your student in their educational needs.
McKay Forecasting
Forecasting Calendar
The McKay School Counseling Staff will be starting student forecasting process in February 2026. Our school counselors will visit incoming 9th graders (Class of 2030) during the month of February.
In March McKay students will have the opportunity to forecast for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
McKay Student Forecasting Schedule
Class of 2027 | March 3, 2026 & March 4, 2026
Class of 2028 | March 5, 2026 & March 6, 2026
Class of 2029 | March 9, 2026 & March 10, 2026
Forecasting Make Ups | March 17, 2026 & March 30, 2026
Middle School Forecasting Schedule
Adam Stephens Middle School | Thursday, February 26, 2026
Waldo Middle School | Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Howard Street Charter School | Wednesday, February 25, 2026