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The following services are offered by the Guidance Department:
- Individual Counseling
- Small Group Counseling
- Academic Counseling, individually and in groups
- Career/College Counseling
- Home Tutoring for students with extended or chronic illnesses
- After-School Peer Tutoring
- Scholarship/Community Service/Job Opportunity Information
The Guidance Department offers the following activities:
- Career/College Presentations
- Parent Information Breakfasts
- Peer Counseling
- Peer Mediation
- College Board Testing (SAT in November, January and May, PSAT in October and A.P. Exams in May)
- Financial Aid & College Search Informational Evenings for Parents
- College Fairs
Massachusetts Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
Massachusetts Model Mission Statement: Massachusetts school counselors will develop and deliver counseling programs and services that provide all students with the requisite knowledge and skills for success in the academic/technical, workplace readiness, and personal/social domains.
GOAL 1: Academic/Technical Achievement: In order to improve student achievement and promote a commitment to lifelong learning for all students, school counselors will provide programs, classroom-based interventions and group and/or individual counseling that:
- Objective 1: focus on the development of attitudes, knowledge and skills necessary for success in high education, the workplace and other post-secondary options.
- Objective 2: use district/school data to design and deliver counseling programs and services.
- Objective 3: are informed by participation on school improvement teams and the development of school improvement plans.
GOAL 2: Workplace Readiness/Career Planning:
To promote in all students a sense of purpose and an understanding of their unique interests, strengths and limitations, school counselors will provide programs, classroom-based interventions and group and/or individual counseling that:
- Objective 1: assist students in making well-informed post-secondary decisions and plans.
- Objective 2: focus on integrating academic, technical and employability skill development.
GOAL 3: Personal and Social Development: To promote the positive personal and social development of all students within a safe learning environment, school counselors will provide programs, classroom-based interventions and group and/or individual counseling that:
- Objective 1: feel supported and safe at school.
- Objective 2: develop interpersonal skills for positive social interactions.
- Objective 3: understand their personal strengths and challenges.
*All implementation of school counseling interventions are in accordance with the Massachusetts Career Development Education (CDE) Benchmarks. |