Secondary School
The purpose of the high school guidance counseling program is to facilitate age appropriate academic, career, personal, and social development for all students to enable students’ normal growth and development and assist with higher education decisions.
The aim of the program is achieved through a variety of measures. These include but are not limited to:
- Personal counseling – Focus on issues pertinent to teenagers and young adults in an international environment.
- Academic counseling – Planning for graduations and higher education.
- College and career guidance – Decision making related to higher education and work.
- Crisis intervention – As required.
- Liaison with community – Referrals and consultation with other professionals.
- Group counseling – Responding to issues arising.
- Consultation with teachers and administrators – Meetings to develop strategies for student support.
- Testing – Assist in registering students for required testing and provide information for students’ practice.
- Student advocacy – Represent students when required.
The counseling program offers personal and academic counseling, group counseling discussing age appropriate issues, development of career goals, and guidance through the university research and application process. The counselor is available to students and families regarding personal, academic and vocational counseling. Consultation with teachers and administrators is an important aspect of the counselor's role. The counselor maintains an active informal role in establishing and maintaining rapport with the students, teachers and community to maintain strong communication and understanding between all groups, while remaining an advocate for the students.
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