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GUIDANCE COUNSELING AND STUDENT SERVICES
The personnel of the Guidance Department hold advanced degrees in counseling. The guidance staff works with students, parents, sending schools, outside agencies and employers for one or more of the following:
It is the goal of the counselors to aid students to reach their academic and personal potential. To attain this goal, some of the services provided include:
Support Staff
Students may make an appointment with their guidance counselor through the secretary in the guidance office before or after school or during lunch. Your teacher’s approval must be obtained when scheduling an appointment during his/her class period. The guidance secretary will give you a pass which your teacher must sign before you come to your appointment. Please remember to sign in and out so you will not be marked absent. Parents may call the guidance department at any time to schedule a meeting.
Incoming students must clear all accounts and return classroom or library books at their home schools so that the technical school can obtain your transcripts. Students graduating from the technical schools must clear all accounts before transcripts can be released to post-secondary schools and employers.
Request for Transcript Form
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
A private and personal interaction between a counselor and a student in an atmosphere that provides a student maximum privacy in which to freely explore ideas, feelings and behaviors. Counselors respect the privacy of information, always considering actions in terms of the rights, integrity and welfare of students. Law and ethical standards obligate us to report and to refer a case when a person’s welfare is in jeopardy.
CAREER AND COLLEGE PLACEMENT COUNSELOR is particularly instrumental in assisting students in college planning and placement and providing career awareness:
These objectives are accomplished through individual and classroom activities and presentations.
CAREER INFORMATION SYSTEM
The guidance department can assist students in career exploration and assessment through individual counseling and the use of tools such as the Kuder Career Planning System. The information can help students select post-secondary careers, technical schools, and colleges.
CLASS STANDING FOR FULL DAY STUDENTS
Sophomore: At least 3 credits
Junior: At least 10 credits
Senior: At least 17 credits
CORRESPONDENCE COURSES AND NIGHT SCHOOL
When students need extra courses to meet graduation requirements, they may complete course work outside the technical school setting.
Correspondence courses are available from other institutions. The student must pay for all correspondence courses.
Night and summer school courses are offered at various locations and districts throughout St. Louis County and City. Student’s residency may determine where students may access these opportunities. Students should also contact their guidance counselor about taking free classes or paying for classes through MOVIP.
REQUIRED COURSE
A course that is required by either the State Department of Education or SSD-Technical Education Division for graduation.
PREREQUISITE
A required course must be successfully completed before another course may be taken.
ELECTIVE
A course taken that is not specifically required for graduation.
UNIT OF CREDIT
Courses meeting one period daily for one semester earn one-half (.5) credit. Technical programs meeting three periods daily for one semester earn one and one-half (1.5) credits per semester.
TRANSCRIPTS
Incoming students must clear all accounts and return classroom or library books at their home schools so that the technical school can obtain your transcripts. Students graduating from the technical schools must clear all accounts before transcripts can be released to post-secondary schools and employers.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Core Credits:
English 4
Math 3
Science 3
Social Studies 3
(includes one year of American History and one semester of Civics)
Additional credits:
Fine Arts 1
Health/Physical Education 1 1/2
Practical Arts 1
Personal Finance 1/2
Electives 7
TOTAL CREDITS 24
It should be emphasized that these credit requirements are the minimum. Students who plan to attend college (including community colleges or technical colleges) should have more than the minimum.
The SSD Technical Education Division will accept up to a total of THREE (3) units of credit from summer school, night school, and correspondence courses.
EARLY GRADUATION
Early Graduation is an option only at the beginning of the eighth semester of high school attendance. Application must be made and approved prior to the start of the eighth semester. Half-day juniors who enroll as full-day seniors will not be eligible for Early Graduation. (Refer to POLICY IKFA on page 83).
PARTICIPATION IN GRADUATION EXERCISE
Students participating in the graduation ceremony will have met all state and local requirements for graduation. Participation in the graduation ceremony is a privilege. A student must be in good standing to participate in the commencement ceremony. (Refer to p. 109)
WITHDRAWAL FROM TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
(OR RETURN TO HOME SCHOOL HALF-DAY)
Students who withdraw from school must secure a withdrawal form from their counselor. The appropriate staff members must sign this form. Accounts must be cleared before the student is officially withdrawn. Students who wish to return to their home schools (full-day or half-day) must do so at the semester. Counselors should be notified as soon as possible so that the sending school counselors can be notified.
The personnel of the Guidance Department hold advanced degrees in counseling. The guidance staff works with students, parents, sending schools, outside agencies and employers for one or more of the following:
- Educational planning
- Personal counseling
- Career planning
It is the goal of the counselors to aid students to reach their academic and personal potential. To attain this goal, some of the services provided include:
- Individual counseling
- Parent conferences
- Staffing with students, parents, teachers, and school nurse
- Group counseling
- Classroom presentations on student issues
- Individual technical and academic planning and advisement
- College information and planning
- Crisis counseling
- Scholarship and financial aid information
 Jeff Chandler Lead Counselor College Career This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 314.989.7609 |
 Melissa Merry Counselor This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 314.989.7610 |
 Davina Reid Counselor This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 314.989.7611 |
 Carol Robinson Counselor This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 314.989.7672 |
 Krista Sherman Social Worker This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 314.989.7615 |
Support Staff
 Kathy Hubbs Guidance Secretary This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 314.989.7607 |
 Mary Schmidt Registrar 314.989.7661 Fax - 314.989.7665 |
Request for Transcript Form
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
A private and personal interaction between a counselor and a student in an atmosphere that provides a student maximum privacy in which to freely explore ideas, feelings and behaviors. Counselors respect the privacy of information, always considering actions in terms of the rights, integrity and welfare of students. Law and ethical standards obligate us to report and to refer a case when a person’s welfare is in jeopardy.
CAREER AND COLLEGE PLACEMENT COUNSELOR is particularly instrumental in assisting students in college planning and placement and providing career awareness:
- Facilitate the college application process along with post-secondary alternatives.
- Provide the information on appropriate placement tests, transcripts and the scholarship process.
- Serve as the liaison for military and post-secondary technical training, assisting senior level internship programs, and the primary contact for college articulation credits.
- Assist in helping students to develop good interviewing techniques, acquiring ethical behavior
- for promoting success in the workplace, and understanding techniques for evaluating personal success in the job.
These objectives are accomplished through individual and classroom activities and presentations.
- CLASSROOM GUIDANCE ACTIVITIES: Counselors work with students in large groups to address course selection and scheduling for the following year. Large groups may also include long range planning for students with regard to further education and appropriate technical choice. Counselors may also be asked by classroom teachers to assist in particular classroom units. Special attention is given to Career Exploration students.
- SMALL GROUP COUNSELING involves a counselor working with as few as two or as many as ten students. Small group counseling, or support group, helps students when going through a transition, crisis, or a concern common to all members.
- INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITATORS work with students who have previously had difficulty with academics, attendance, or behavioral issues. The instructional facilitator works with teachers of students who have a current IEP and serves as a liaison between the technical school and sending school.
- THE SOCIAL WORKER assists students with personal problems, which affect the student’s ability to succeed in school or are a detriment to the student’s welfare.
CAREER INFORMATION SYSTEM
The guidance department can assist students in career exploration and assessment through individual counseling and the use of tools such as the Kuder Career Planning System. The information can help students select post-secondary careers, technical schools, and colleges.
CLASS STANDING FOR FULL DAY STUDENTS
Sophomore: At least 3 credits
Junior: At least 10 credits
Senior: At least 17 credits
CORRESPONDENCE COURSES AND NIGHT SCHOOL
When students need extra courses to meet graduation requirements, they may complete course work outside the technical school setting.
Correspondence courses are available from other institutions. The student must pay for all correspondence courses.
Night and summer school courses are offered at various locations and districts throughout St. Louis County and City. Student’s residency may determine where students may access these opportunities. Students should also contact their guidance counselor about taking free classes or paying for classes through MOVIP.
REQUIRED COURSE
A course that is required by either the State Department of Education or SSD-Technical Education Division for graduation.
PREREQUISITE
A required course must be successfully completed before another course may be taken.
ELECTIVE
A course taken that is not specifically required for graduation.
UNIT OF CREDIT
Courses meeting one period daily for one semester earn one-half (.5) credit. Technical programs meeting three periods daily for one semester earn one and one-half (1.5) credits per semester.
TRANSCRIPTS
Incoming students must clear all accounts and return classroom or library books at their home schools so that the technical school can obtain your transcripts. Students graduating from the technical schools must clear all accounts before transcripts can be released to post-secondary schools and employers.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Core Credits:
English 4
Math 3
Science 3
Social Studies 3
(includes one year of American History and one semester of Civics)
Additional credits:
Fine Arts 1
Health/Physical Education 1 1/2
Practical Arts 1
Personal Finance 1/2
Electives 7
TOTAL CREDITS 24
It should be emphasized that these credit requirements are the minimum. Students who plan to attend college (including community colleges or technical colleges) should have more than the minimum.
The SSD Technical Education Division will accept up to a total of THREE (3) units of credit from summer school, night school, and correspondence courses.
EARLY GRADUATION
Early Graduation is an option only at the beginning of the eighth semester of high school attendance. Application must be made and approved prior to the start of the eighth semester. Half-day juniors who enroll as full-day seniors will not be eligible for Early Graduation. (Refer to POLICY IKFA on page 83).
PARTICIPATION IN GRADUATION EXERCISE
Students participating in the graduation ceremony will have met all state and local requirements for graduation. Participation in the graduation ceremony is a privilege. A student must be in good standing to participate in the commencement ceremony. (Refer to p. 109)
WITHDRAWAL FROM TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
(OR RETURN TO HOME SCHOOL HALF-DAY)
Students who withdraw from school must secure a withdrawal form from their counselor. The appropriate staff members must sign this form. Accounts must be cleared before the student is officially withdrawn. Students who wish to return to their home schools (full-day or half-day) must do so at the semester. Counselors should be notified as soon as possible so that the sending school counselors can be notified.
Guidance Info
TESTING SCHEDULE
Many post-secondary institutions required ACT and SAT scores. Students who intend to continue their education in such institutions should obtain exam packets from the Guidance Office.
TECHNICAL PROGRAM CHANGES
Changes are considered on a case by case basis. Students are assigned to a specific school site. When the student accepts the program and site assignment and the student enrolls, there is very limited opportunity to change.
WORK PERMITS
Work Permits are issued to pupils 15 years of age through the Guidance Office. Students in need of work permits should make their requests in person to the Guidance Office.
Many post-secondary institutions required ACT and SAT scores. Students who intend to continue their education in such institutions should obtain exam packets from the Guidance Office.
TECHNICAL PROGRAM CHANGES
Changes are considered on a case by case basis. Students are assigned to a specific school site. When the student accepts the program and site assignment and the student enrolls, there is very limited opportunity to change.
WORK PERMITS
Work Permits are issued to pupils 15 years of age through the Guidance Office. Students in need of work permits should make their requests in person to the Guidance Office.
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