Program Rationale
The Guidance and Counseling Department works collaboratively to provide a comprehensive developmental counseling program to all H-F students. The goals of the Guidance and Counseling Program are:

To assist students in successfully navigating the high school process while helping to prepare them for post-secondary options;

To advocate for students by acting as liaison to all academic departments, school services, and the community;

To provide academic advising, career and post-secondary guidance, and personal/social support to all students.

Program Learning Objectives
The Guidance & Counseling Department works with students in the following four domains:

Individual Planning
  To meet with students on an individual basis to create and monitor a four-year academic plan for high school
  To meet with students individually to explore post-secondary options
  To meet with students individually for personal and social issues

Guidance Curriculum
  To meet with students and parents in small and large groups on a variety of topics, including:
· Career exploration
· College exploration
· Study skills
· Learning styles
· College application process
· Financial aid planning

Responsive Service
  To work with students, both individually and in small groups, in response to a variety of academic, emotional and personal/social needs, thus providing opportunities for students to develop coping skills and compensatory strategies
  The Guidance & Counseling Department is an integral part of H-F’s Crisis Team for trauma response.

System Support
  To support the H-F learning community through continuing professional development;