Philosophy
Each student is unique in God’s creation. Our counselors are committed to working with each individual student so that he may develop his optimal potential. As a department, we recognize that problems are a natural part of human life and range from everyday demands to serious life crises. It is the counselor’s role to assist students in identifying problems, developing alternatives and making informed choices and decisions. A student may come to any member of the counseling staff with any problem. In accordance with state law, all discussions (except those regarding suicide, homicide or abuse) are held in confidence.
Overall Goals and Objectives
• To develop in the student an understanding and appreciation of self to help him understand his place in the kingdom of God
• To assist students in solving problems and making objective plans for the future
• To smooth the transition from elementary or middle school to high school and again from high school to higher education
• To acquaint the student with academic, graduation and college requirements
• To develop an informed knowledge of life/career alternatives and the vocational or educational commitment involved in those alternatives
• To make available all pertinent information and assistance in making a responsible and realistic educational decision
Counseling Staff
St. Francis has five counselors on campus. One counselor is assigned to each grade level. We also have a crisis counselor available at all times.
Individual Counseling
• To discuss educational concerns and explore methods for improving academic performance
• To discuss personal or social issues in a confidential setting
• To aid in conflict resolution
• To assist students in handling matters of a crisis nature
• In certain cases, to help students and their families work out difficulties which are impeding the student’s academic performance
• To help students achieve present and future goals in education
Parents, teachers or students may request counseling appointments for students by contacting the counseling department secretary or the attendance officer. Parents should feel free to call the grade level counselor or the crisis counselor with any concerns regarding their son.
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GUIDANCE & COUNSELING |
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Junior/Senior Counselor |
Mr. Joe Monarrez,
B.A.
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Freshmen Counselor |
Mr. Terry Terrazone,
M.A.
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Sophmore Counselor |
Ms. Mary Lou Rico,
M.A. |
Junior/Senior Counselor |
Ms. Allison Clay,
M.A.
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Personal Counselor |
Group Counseling
In addition to individual counseling sessions, the counselors conduct large and small group meetings if the subject matter to be covered does not require confidentiality or is best addressed in a group. Among the many reasons for group counseling are the followed:
• To aid in conflict resolution
• To inform the student body of school programs or resources available
• To establish support groups for students with similar problems, difficulties or interests
• To disseminate standardized testing information |
