The School Counseling Department, comprised of school guidance counselors, college consultants and social workers, works collaboratively to provide a comprehensive developmental counseling program to all H-F students.  The goals of the School Counseling Program are:

· To assist students in successfully navigating through 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 and school services, as well as the community.

· To provide academic advising, career and post-secondary guidance, and personal/social counseling.

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Program Learning Objectives:

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 begin career exploration.
  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 School Counseling Department is also an integral part of H-F’s Crisis Team for trauma response.

System Support
  To support the H-F learning community by:
· Continuing professional development
· Serving on local, state and national committees
· Attending conferences on issues relevant to the department
· Articulating with colleges and universities