The guidance staff consists of a psychologist, a school counselor, and two social workers who are here to serve their students in many different ways. In addition to keeping student files updated, the School Counselor assists with scheduling and orientation. All students may meet with a counselor at any time.
Students and parents are encouraged to contact the guidance staff any time they have questions about scheduling and/or placement, or if they are concerned about academic performance, psychological or social issues. The guidance office can also provide parents with information about resources for a variety of special needs. This may include summer programs, accelerated programs, contacting tutors, academic support, mentoring, peer mediation, Tech Valley High School and the John Hopkins Talent search. Decisions made during the middle school years often affect a student's high school scheduling.
Parents, students and the school personnel should be partners in the decision making process. The guidance staff is available to help students sort through the many options and pressures of the 21st Century. They are here to help students learn how to be good decision-makers, how to communicate, how to solve problems and to value their individual skills and abilities.