Corinth Central School District Guidance and Counseling Department

Corinth Central School District
GUIDANCE and COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

The Guidance Department is staffed by three counselors and a secretary.
An annual plan is developed listing the services provided for students, parents, teachers and the community. The plan is approved by the Board of Education and is available for review
upon request.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS	SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
ADMISSONS TESTING DATES	BEST GUIDANCE LINKS EVER
REGENTS REVIEW LIVE! SCHEDULE	COLLEGE VISITATION

WHO IS A SCHOOL COUNSELOR?
• A New York State certified, specially educated caring person
• A school person who provides guidance to all students
• A resource person
• A coordinator
• A consultant
• A group facilitator
• A teacher
• A person who helps teachers, parents, students and administrators

WHAT DOES A SCHOOL COUNSELOR DO?
• Helps work with individuals and groups
• Helps identify needs of students
• Encourages better inter-personal relationships

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING,
GROUP MEETINGS AND CLASSROOM GUIDANCE?
• To help students develop self-understanding and self-awareness
• To build self-confidence and self-esteem
• To encourage students to recognize and make the best use of their capabilities
• To provide opportunities for students to feel successful
• To give students an opportunity to talk about educational and personal social concerns
• To encourage students to recognize, understand and work through learning difficulties
• To help students better adjust to school and home environments
• To develop students’ awareness of the world of work
• To teach students the decision-making/problem solving process
• To help students think about options for post-secondary education
• To help students apply to colleges or for jobs
• To keep students informed about employment trends

A handbook for students is published annually. Students should become familiar with the guidance information included in the handbook on the following subjects:

• Diploma Classification
• Grading Policy
• Honor Roll and Ranking
• Acceleration Program
• Scheduling

Handbooks are distributed to each student at the beginning of school.
All new students receive a handbook.

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT FORMS & DOCUMENTS

SENIOR GUIDANCE NEWSLETTERS
MAY 08: Sr Guidance News	JUNE 08: Sr Guidance News	SEPT 07: Senior Planning

GED STUDENT NEWSLETTERS
DECEMBER 07

JUNIOR GUIDANCE NEWSLETTERS
MAY 08

SOPHOMORE GUIDANCE NEWSLETTERS
JANUARY 08

FRESHMAN GUIDANCE NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 07

Guidance Department Course Selection 2007

GUIDANCE OFFICE CONTACTS

Lynne Jenkins Director of Guidance, Grades 9-12 (students M-Z)	654-9005	*3441

Christopher Castrio Guidance Counselor, Grades 5-8	654-9005	*3436

Sarah Rust Guidance Counselor, Grades 9-12 (students A-L)	654-9005	*3440

Patricia Hopkins Guidance Office Secretary	654-9005	*3442

Lucinda Woodcock Student Services Clerk	654-9005	*3450

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