School Counseling Services

Upon entering RHAM High School students are assigned to a school counselor who becomes the student’s first source of help in planning his/her courses, in obtaining information about his/her educational and occupational future, and in helping the student to make personal and school related decisions.

The Guidance Department provides students with a developmental, systematic program, which is delivered:

... through classroom instruction.

... through small group and individual meetings with counselors.

... through consultation/collaboration with parents, teachers, administrators, school support staff and outside agencies.

The school counseling program will help the student:

... to smooth the transition to high school.

... to know himself/herself.

... to establish goals.

... to develop school success skills.

... to make informed decisions.

... to gain a knowledge of the world of work.

... to plan for life after high school.

FUTURE PLANNING

A wealth of up-to-date material on careers, colleges, and postgraduate schooling, both hard copy and through the Naviance web-based system, is available to every student at the high school.  In addition, by using the Naviance program, students build a personalized academic and career portfolio which includes postsecondary options and career research and surveys.  This portfolio is accessible to parents and is used for individual student planning.  Counselors are available to assist students in gathering and cataloging educational resources and career information.

Co-curricular charts are included at the beginning of each department section to help students see the relationship between the courses they are taking and activities that are available to engage their interests, enhance their academic program, and suggest possible career choice.  Colleges and employers value knowledgeable, competent, and well-rounded people who have demonstrated commitment and responsibility and work well in groups.  Students are urged to work with their counselors to plan the program best suited to each student’s unique talents and interests.