Guidance Department

The Guidance Department works collaboratively to provide a comprehensive developmental counseling program to all H-F students. The goals 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

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

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. SYSTEM SUPPORT
To support the H-F learning community through continuing professional development.

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