100 - General Administration
200 - Instructional Programs & Materials
300 - Students
400 - Personnel and Employee Relations
500 - Business Administration

Administrative Procedure 240

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING PROGRAM

Background

Parents are the primary source of guidance and counsel for their children. The school provides a program to help students lead fulfilling and productive lives. The program addresses the developmental needs of students in the areas of career planning, personal and social issues, and educational planning. Guidance and counselling is part of the Charter goal to develop the unique leadership potential in each child.

Procedures

1. The School guidance and counselling program shall reflect the unique needs of the School community.
2. The School guidance and counselling program shall endeavour to ensure balanced, effective, sequential programs that meet the educational, personal, social and career goals of all students.
3. Provision of comprehensive guidance and counselling programs at the School is a collaborative, cross-disciplinary task involving all members of the school staff. The Principal is responsible for ensuring that the program aligns with the Charter and s an integral part of the School’s total educational program.
4. The specific needs of the students and the expertise available in the School will influence the way in which activities and services are provided. Implementation of a guidance and counselling program is best directed by certificated teachers and assists students in the development of personal, social, educational and career goals. The areas to address include:
4.1 Provision of counselling, support and guidance to students in their development of personal management skills.
4.2 Provision of crisis counselling to those students in personal difficulty. In such situations parents are to be advised of the intervention if counselling service is recommended to continue beyond an initial visit unless statutory provisions require otherwise (for example: Administrative Procedures 325 – Child Protection/Abuse).
4.3 Development of partnerships with parents, individuals and agencies in the community, in support and assistance of the guidance and counselling program.
4.4 The principal is responsible for ensuring a continuum of supports and services through school and community based resources, partnerships and collaboration.

 

References: Section 3, 11, 18, 25, 26, 32, 33, 52, 53, 196, 197, 222, 225 Education Act Freedom of Information and Personal Privacy Act
Personal Information Protection Act; Guide to Education ECS to Grade 12 Comprehensive School Guidance and Counselling Programs and Services