Guidance

The guidance department is an integral part of the school community and provides a variety of services directly to students and parents. The program assists students in understanding themselves and others and seeks to aid them in achieving personal and emotional maturity. The counselors guide students in social/emotional adjustment, educational development and planning, and career counseling and information.

Cognizant of the needs of students and parents and in keeping with their ability, aptitude, and interests, the counselors also organize continuing education programs, group guidance sessions, alcohol and drug education, college scholarship procurement, and the standardized testing programs including ACT/SAT preparation. They also direct students into academic programs which fulfill the students' present needs in the light of future expectations. Counselors assist classroom teachers in guidance awareness and seek solutions to specific teacher-student difficulties and curriculum development. Students wishing to visit with counselors should contact them directly for an appointment or leave a note in their "mailbox"; parents should contact the office to arrange an appointment.