Students
in grades 6 through 12 have some form of direct and/or indirect contact
with at least one of the guidance counselors several times during
each academic year.
The guidance
counselor works with students, teachers, and parents to
promote mental health, optimum academic achievement, healthy
socio-emotional adjustments, and informed college and career choices.
The counselor
is available for conferences on an individual or group basis.
It is wise to set up an appointment but it is not always necessary.
The counselor also
monitors students' cumulative records which include grades, comment
sheets, conference reports, and test scores. The counselor works with the registrar to prepare
records for all withdrawing
and graduating students. This includes recommendations and transcripts. |
Student Referral Procedures: The
guidance counselors/psychologists, together with the resource specialists,
process student referrals, arrange and conduct Student Study meetings
with teachers, administrators, and parents, and provide follow-up
information and services to the Student Study process.
Orientation and Exiting Program: The guidance
counselors are involved in the orientation of new students and
parents throughout the year as needed, as well as providing follow-up
with new students once they have been enrolled. Families of students
leaving the school, are given guidance and support by the counselors
in their withdrawal process.
Planning & Building: The guidance
counselors are involved in student class
schedules as needed throughout the year. The master schedule is
adjusted annually in conjunction with administration in order to
provide the necessary resource and support services for students.
Counseling: The
school psychologists apply cognitive,
academic and social/emotional tests to assess individual needs
on a referral basis.The guidance counselors provide individual
counseling as needed with regards to academic, social,
and emotional concerns. Group counseling programs can be offered to help meet the needs of
students with similiar concerns. When necessary, family intervention
is sought and referrals are made to outside resources.
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