What might be included in a weekly calendar for school counselors?

A weekly calendar for school counselors typically includes a range of activities that support both direct and indirect student services. The option that includes meetings with students and group counseling is appropriate because these activities are central to the counselor's role in providing direct support and intervention for students’ academic, personal, and social development.

Meetings with students allow counselors to address individual concerns, provide guidance, and track student progress. Group counseling sessions facilitate peer interactions, enabling students to share experiences and learn from one another in a supportive environment. Together, these components play a vital role in the comprehensive developmental framework outlined by the ASCA National Model, which emphasizes the importance of direct services to promote student success.

In contrast, other options focus on narrower aspects of planning or services that do not encompass the full scope of a counselor’s responsibilities. Direct student services only would not cover other essential tasks like program development or collaboration with educators and families. School lunch menu planning does not relate directly to counseling duties, and future event planning alone lacks the immediate, responsive nature of direct student interactions that counselors prioritize in their weekly schedules.