Academic Counseling, College & Career Guidance

  • The Katy ISD guidance and counseling department consists of 56 elementary counselors, 131 secondary counselors, and 10 college and career facilitators that service over 95,000 students at 74 campuses. Our program is committed to delivering a comprehensive school counseling program. In addition to developmental guidance instruction, counselors utilize their specialized skills to counsel individuals and small groups, providing a more targeted level of intervention and support.  

    Throughout the day, students can access their counselor(s) by making an appointment or asking their teacher to visit the counseling office. In collaboration with parents and other educators, counselors often consult regarding a student’s immediate need or concern, to identify the best method of intervention.  All of our counselors are trained to support students who may be exhibiting signs of a possible mental health crisis. If you feel that your child may need mental health support, please reach out to your school counselor for assistance. Your counselor is here to assist you and your child to attain their academic, career, social, and emotional goals. Please contact your child’s campus counselor if you have any questions. 

    Katy ISD has a College and Career Facilitator (CCF) on each high school campus. The goal of the facilitator is to assist students in preparing for life after high school, whether that is college, trade school, military, or the workforce. The CCF will provide services to assist students and their families in maximizing their educational experiences and exploring their college, career, and military readiness (CCMR) opportunities. 

  • Counseling Team

    Counselors are divided alphabetically by last name and serve students from 9-12th grade.

    The Role of the School Counselor

    • Counsel individuals and small groups of students to meet identified needs.

    • Deliver the guidance curriculum and assist teachers with the school's guidance curriculum.

    • Consult with parents, teachers, and other staff regarding concerns about students' needs.

    • Coordinate people and resources in the community for the benefit of students.

    • Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program to serve all students.

    • Be familiar with and adhere to the ethical, legal, and professional standards of the counseling profession

  • Crisis Resources

    • Katy Connect Hotline (281) 234-2326
    • Crisis Counselor Text HOME to 74174
    • National Teen Line: Teens Helping Teens 1-800-852-8336
    • National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-237-8255