The Mission of Jenkintown School District School Counseling Program is to provide a developmental and comprehensive program that helps students recognize their potential and become independent students and individuals. School Counselors strive to provide students with the information they need to make wise decisions affecting their academic, career and personal/social development.  School counselors assess students’ needs, identify the obstacles that may hinder student success, and advocate strategies to support learning and growth.

• School Counselors will support students to acquire attitudes, knowledge, and skills that promote a positive learning environment

• School Counselors will provide career awareness to prepare students for post-secondary success in education and the workforce 

• School counselors will help students acquire the knowledge to make decisions and set goals. In addition, school counselors will foster students’ interpersonal skills that promote respect and understanding of themselves and their community.  With this knowledge, students will be able to take necessary action to achieve personal goals.

2025-2026 Testing Dates

English Language Arts PSSA (7th & 8th Grade): 4/21-4/23

Math PSSA (7th & 8th Grade): 4/28-4/29

Science PSSA (8th Grade): 4/30

Algebra 1 Keystone Exam: 5/11-5/2

Biology Keystone Exam:  5/13 - 5/14

Literature Keystone Exam: 5/18 & 5/20

The purpose of the IGP is to maintain an ongoing record of a student’s progress from 7th through 12th grade.  IGP meetings occur annually and provide an opportunity for counselors, students, and parents to work together to review and plan for individual progress. The IGP meeting is offered to each student with their parents in order to ensure that every student has the opportunity to receive individual support and counseling around developmentally appropriate areas of educational, career, and life skills planning. To schedule your conference, please contact Becky McLoughlin at 215-884-1801 or via email at mcloughlinr@jtowndrakes.org

GRADE 7

-7th Grade Advisory Class

-7th Grade Guidance Survey

-7th Grade Individual Growth Plan Meetings 

- Eastern Presentation in Advisory

- 7th Grade Workshop: Career Assessment 

- Career Awareness Activities in Advisory (Goal setting, Budgeting Activity, Research, and present a Career of choice)

- Middle School Academic Planning - Grade Level Course Selection Meeting

GRADE 8

-8th Grade Guidance Survey

-8th Grade Individual Growth Plan Meetings

-Career Expo at Eastern Center for Arts & Technology 

-8th Grade Workshop Career Assessment

-High School Academic Planning - Grade Level Course Selection Meeting

-Individualized Career Plan