Which of the following is NOT an appropriate activity for school counselors?

• A. Counseling services
• B. Developing counseling curriculum
• C. Supervising classrooms or common areas
• D. Counseling classes

Answer: (C)

Understanding what school counselors are responsible for helps you see why supervising classrooms or common areas isn’t appropriate. School counselors focus on direct student support and school-wide guidance. They provide counseling services to address emotional, social, academic, and career needs; they help design and implement the counseling curriculum; and they deliver counseling classes or guidance lessons to students. These activities align with supporting students’ development and learning outcomes.

supervising classrooms or common areas, on the other hand, is typically a teacher or administrator duty. It involves managing behavior, safety, and day-to-day supervision of students in instructional spaces and on campus. Taking on that role would stretch a counselor away from their core guidance and counseling responsibilities and blur professional boundaries, which is why it’s not considered appropriate for school counselors.