Guidance Program

Submitted By:
Avila, Rae-Anne Balgua, Kimberly Ginayhinay, Jazzle Mangyao, Mary Grace M. Masilungan, Criselle Joy R. Mondalo, Dulce Morabe, Ma. Teresa M. Navales, Rizza Noche, Julia H. Ponce, Marigold Kae A. Submitted to:

Prof. Luzviminda Centeno

DESCRIPTION School counselors work with all students, school staff, families and members of the community as an integral part of the education program. These services should be under the professional direction and coordination of qualified school counselors and the administrative leadership of the schools principal. The role of the school counselor is to promote school success through a focus on academic achievement, prevention and intervention activities, advocacy and

social/emotional and career development.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS OF THE GUIDANCE PROGRAM Academic Counseling and Planning: includes the selection of a plan of study, placement into appropriate courses and programs, career development as well as participation in the CSE process as appropriate. Post-secondary planning: facilitating the preparation and processing of college, scholarship and employment or military service opportunities. Crisis Intervention Services: includes counseling student in crisis (i.e. suicide prevention, child abuse, pregnancy, substance abuse) and providing assessment and referral to related support services as appropriate. Student records: preparation of academic schedules and orientation of students to school procedures and learning opportunities. Maintenance of student academic records.

SUMMARY OF HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE PROGRAM OBJECTIVES 1. To help students and parents, new to the high school, gain information and become familiar with the high school educational program. 2. To assist students in program choices consistent with abilities and academic/career goals.

3. To offer alternatives for high school students who are struggling academically. 4. To assist students to identify their interests and abilities through an interpretation of their performance on a number of standardized tests, such as NSAT. 5. To provide students and parents with guidance related information in a timely fashion. 6. To assist students with the resolution of personal and school related problems. 7. To maintain accurate and appropriate student records. 8. To help students become more familiar with post-high school educational opportunities, occupational information and financial aid. 9. To provide a developmental career guidance program that will enable students to make educational and vocational plans. 10. To annually review each students educational progress and career plans. 11. To keep current in all related guidance areas through various professional developmental opportunities, including college forums, career, financial aid and counselor workshops, and college visitation programs.

HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE PROGRAM OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVE #1: To help students and parents, new to the high school, gain information and become familiar with the high school educational program. Expected Outcomes: 1. New students will adjust to the high school program in order to take full advantage of all services available to them. 2. Parents new to the school will be aware of the educational program offered at the high school. Methods of Evaluation: 1. Counselor observations 2. Student/parent feedback 3. Teacher observations

Program Description: Target Group Staff Assigned

Activities Meet with every transfer student to develop an academic program, plan of study, and evaluate credits. Counselors and Department Heads present academic Program of Studies Orientation to high school for incoming 1st year students

Other Resources Clerical Staff Pupil Personnel Services Attendance Registrar

Timeframe

2nd-4th year

Guidance Counselors

year round

2nd and 3rd year

Guidance Counselors Department Heads Guidance Counselors

Clerical Staff Administrators

October

grade 7

Clerical Staff Teachers

February

OBJECTIVE #2: To assist students in program choices consistent with abilities and career goals. Expected Outcomes: 1. Students will be placed in courses that will provide them with maximum options upon graduation from high school. 2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of their current academic status, achievement, interests and abilities, educational requirements, and possible career goals. Methods of Evaluation: 1. Counselor observations 2. Student/parent feedback Program Description: Activities Counselors will meet with all department chairpersons to review current and potential curriculum developments. Target Group Staff Assigned Other Resources Timeframe

All Departments

Guidance Counselors

Teachers, Administrators, Clerical Staff Students, Teachers, Parents, Administrators, Clerical Staff, Technology Staff Clerical Staff, Teachers, Course selection, Student 4 yr plan, Reference material Clerical Staff, Teachers, Administrators,

February/ March

Counselors process and evaluate student course selections.

3rd-4th year

Guidance Counselors

December

Conduct individual counseling sessions to review credits, post high school plans and course selection. Counselors are available for individual counseling sessions with students to discuss possible program changes.

4th year

Guidance Counselors

December

3rd-4th year

Guidance Counselors

November

OBJECTIVE #3: To offer alternatives for high school students who are struggling academically. Expected Outcomes: 1. Students will have additional opportunity to earn catch-up credit through st the 21 Century after School programs. 2. Students will have opportunity to remediate up to 2 courses for college. 3. A small number of students will be eligible to attend the summer classes. Methods of Evaluation: 1. Student report cards 2. Teacher/Counselor observation 3. Student/parent feedback Program Description: Activities Individual Review with student Register for 21 Century Courses college programs Summer classes
st

Target Group 4th year

Staff Assigned Guidance Counselors Guidance Counselors Guidance Counselors Guidance Counselors

Other Resources Clerical Staff Clerical Staff st 21 Century Coordinator Clerical Staff Clerical Staff teachers

Timeframe January

3 -4 year

rd

th

March

4th year 4th year

February

April

OBJECTIVE #4: To assist student to identify their interests and abilities through an interpretation of their performance on a number of standardized tests, such as NSAT. Expected Outcomes: 1. Students will make decisions concerning their future educational and vocational plans. 2. Students will gain an understanding of the standardized tests required for college admission. Methods of Evaluation: 1. Counselor observations 2. Student/parent feedback

Program Description: Activities Target Group Staff Assigned Other Resources Clerical Staff Educational Testing Service materials Testing resources The College Board NSAT Timeframe

Interpret NSAT results in group and individual sessions

Grades 10 & 11

Guidance Counselors

March

Review NSAT test results as requested by student and/or parent

Grades 11 & 12

Guidance Counselors

March

OBJECTIVE #5: To provide students and parents with guidance related information in a timely fashion. Expected Outcomes: 1. Parent and student access to guidance related information. Methods of Evaluation: 1. Counselor observations 2. Student/parent feedback Program Description: Activities Guidance information will be disseminated through the School Newspaper, on school calendar, and on school website Informational announcements made via Guidance Office bulletin Periodic news releases will be provided through the district website and local newspapers Guidance bulletin boards will provide information about important events, special programs, standardized testing dates, summer programs, scholarships, employment information, college information sessions, etc. Target Group Staff Assigned Other Resources Timeframe

1st-4th year

Guidance Counselors

Clerical Staff

Quarterly

1st-4th year

Guidance Counselors

Clerical Staff

Weekly

1st-4th year

Guidance Counselors

Clerical Staff

Ongoing

1st-4th year

Guidance Counselors

Clerical Staff

Monthly

OBJECTIVE #6: To assist students with the resolution of personal and school related problems. Expected Outcomes: Students will exhibit one or more of the following desired results: 1. Improvement of school performance. 2. Reduced incidence of unacceptable behavior. 3. Improved self-image. 4. Improved social relationships. 5. Acceptance of responsibility for their behavior. Methods of Evaluation: 1. Counselor/teacher/staff observations 2. Analysis of school records 3. Student self-reporting 4. Clinical summaries of outside treatment agencies Program Description: Activities Target Group Staff Assigned Guidance Counselors Nurse Teachers Administrators Other Resources Students Parents Community agencies Pupil personnel services Clerical Staff Teachers Parents Pupil personnel services Pupil personnel services School psychologies School social worker Community agencies Child protective Therapists Physicians Timeframe

Identify students in need of or desiring additional services

1st-4th year

As needed

Schedule staffings

1st-4th year 1st-4th year Identified 1st-4th year students Identified 1st-4th year students

Guidance Counselors Guidance Counselors Guidance Counselors Nurse Pupil personnel services Guidance Counselors Nurse Pupil personnel services

As needed

Individual counseling

As needed

Referral to school psychologist and/or school social worker

As needed

Referral to specialized outside professionals/ agencies

As needed

OBJECTIVE #7: To maintain accurate and appropriate student records. Expected Outcomes: 1. Academic reports are prepared quarterly with 5 week progress reports. 2. Parents, students, staff, the Board of Education and the Department of Education will be provided with appropriate information. 3. Academic transcripts requested by graduates are forwarded to appropriate offices. Methods of Evaluation: 1. Ongoing analysis of student records and state reports. Program Description: Activities Grades are exported to Guidance Department Keep an individual 4 year planning record on all students listing credits earned, courses in progress, and posthigh school plans Survey seniors post-high school plans for completion of posthigh school graduation report. Preparation of students High School Profile Preparation of graduate transcripts Target Group 1st-4th year Staff Assigned Clerical Staff Teachers Other Resources Guidance Counselors Timeframe Every 5 and 10 week interval

1st-4th year

Guidance Counselors

Clerical Staff Permanent Record Card Information

December

4th year

Guidance Counselors

Clerical Staff Teachers

March

College Admissions Staff High school graduates

Guidance Chair

Clerical Staff

February

Clerical Staff

Guidance Counselors

As requested

OBJECTIVE #8: To help students become more familiar with post-high school educational opportunities, occupational information and financial aid. Expected Outcomes: 1. Students will become more aware of the many options that exist after high school. 2. Students will take all necessary actions to apply to and gain acceptance into their choice of college, occupation, technical school or military service. 3. Students will become familiar with the ways to finance a post-high school education. Methods of Evaluation: 1. Counselor observations 2. Student/parent feedback Program Description: Activities Reactivate quarterly guidance newsletter for students and parents that will include graduation requirements, yearly calendar and important deadline dates (to also be mailed home as well as posted on the school website) Conduct College/Career Planning Workshop in senior English classes Conduct individual senior/counselor interviews to review current schedule, graduation requirements, important dates and deadlines, and post-high school planning Encourage students and their parents to attend various college nights Target Group Staff Assigned Other Resources Timeframe

1st-4th year

Guidance Counselors

Clerical Staff

year round

4th year

Guidance Counselors

Clerical Staff Handouts

September

4 year

th

Guidance Counselors

Clerical Staff Resource materials

February

4th year

Guidance Counselors

Clerical Staff College representatives

year round

Assist students with posthigh school applications and write student recommendations Encourage students with use of the internet in their search for a post-high school institution, financial and career information Coordinate school visits by representatives from colleges, technical schools and the military Keep students current on scholarships and financial aid information

4th year

Guidance Counselors

Clerical Staff

February

1st-4th year

Guidance Counselors

Internet Resource materials

February

3 -4 year

rd

th

Guidance Counselors Clerical Staff

College representatives Military representatives Clerical Staff Guidance bulletin boards Daily announcements Clerical Staff Assessment information (i.e. NAT)

January

4th year

Guidance Counselors

February

Conduct a post-secondary orientation for all juniors in all 3rd year English classes Discuss post-high school plans when scheduling students for the following year

3rd year

Guidance Counselors

Ongoing

1st -3rd year

Guidance Counselors

Clerical Staff

November

OBJECTIVE #9: To provide a developmental career guidance program that will enable students to make educational and vocational plans. Expected Outcomes: 1. Students will become more aware of their individual interests, talents, work values, and preferred life styles in relation to the career decision making process. 2. Students will learn how to use appropriate resources to explore specific occupations. 3. Students will be more familiar with the process of career decision making and planning. 4. Counselors will help students develop effective educational/career plans. Methods of Evaluation: 1. Counselor observations 2. Student/parent feedback 3. 4th year survey 4. Self-directed search Program Description: Activities Select career materials (DVD, software, pamphlets, etc.) for Resource Room for use of teaching staff and students Provide referrals to various career internship experiences Complete Self-Directed Search Conduct yearly Career Day with local employers in collaboration with CGSCA and local employers/ professionals Target Group Staff Assigned Other Resources Timeframe

1st-4th year

Guidance Counselors

Clerical Staff

July

1st-4th year 3rd year

Guidance Counselors Guidance Counselors Resource material Clerical Staff Philippine Guidance an d Counseling Association Employers/ Professionals

July

July

3rd year

Guidance Counselors

June September

OBJECTIVE #10: To annually review each students educational progress and career plans. Expected Outcomes: 1. Each student will develop the ability to identify credits earned and total credits needed for graduation. 2. Each student will engage in academic planning for completion of high school and for post-high choices. 3. Each student will develop the ability to discuss career interests and career plans. Methods of Evaluation: 1. Counselor observations 2. Student/parent feedback

Program Description: Activities Target Group Staff Assigned Other Resources Timeframe

student/counselor conference

1st-4th year

Guidance Counselors

Cumulative record Program of Study Test results Credit evaluation Clerical Staff

July

OBJECTIVE #11: To keep current in all related guidance areas through various professional development opportunities, including college forums, career, financial aid and counselor workshops, and college visitation programs. Expected Outcomes: 1. Student access to the most up-to-date guidance related information. Methods of Evaluation: 1. Counselor observations 2. Student/parent feedback Program Description: Activities Target Group Staff Assigned Other Resources Timeframe

Counselor will visit post-high school institutions, attend conferences on PCGA, college testing and financial aid to keep current on trends in occupations, careers, and the college selection process

1st - 4th year

Guidance Counselors

PCGA Department of Labor

Summer Vacation