MISSION
The mission of the Sahuarita Counseling Department supports the mission of the Arizona Comprehensive Competency Based Guidance Program (AZ CCBG), which is to enable all students, regardless of individual differences, to acquire the self-knowledge, educational, occupational, and career development competencies necessary to function and contribute in a changing society.

IMPORTANT TEST DATES FOR SHS STUDENTS!

2/22 - AIMS Writing for all sophomores & juniors retaking

2/23 - AIMS Reading for all sophomores & juniors retaking

4/12 - AIMS Math for all sophomores & juniors retaking

4/12 - Terra Nova Test for all freshmen (replaces the Stanford 9 test)

5/12 - Senior Awards Night 6:30 p.m. Main Auditorium

Senior Awards Ceremony - May 27, 2005
The Developmental Needs of High School Students

High School is a time of decisions. Students are deciding who they are, where they fit, what they are good at and how to move forward. Socialization is the key word. During this time in high school, students are characterized by:

1. Searching and evaluating their strengths, skills and abilities

2. Tuning into peer acceptance and feedback

3. Separating from parents/family to explore and define their independence

4. Planning for the future

Services provided students are connected to a comprehensive counseling model, which focuses on the needs of the students in three areas of development: academic, career and personal/social. These areas are interrelated and cannot be addressed in isolation. Comprehensive, developmental counseling services are designed for all students.

We, as high school counselors, believe:

* Young people have dignity and worth as human beings.

* Young people need to experience significance in their school and community.

* Young people have the ability to succeed and become contributing members of our society.

* Young people need guidance and support from school, parents and community as they seek to find their place in society.

* Schools, parents and communities that communicated and collaborate provide the most effective support to young people.

We, as high school counselors, will do our best to:

Provide direct counseling services to students individually and in support groups.

Provide education and support services to parents.

Provide consultation services to teachers.

Provide staff inservice.

Facilitate referrals to community support services.

Advise students on academic planning.

Provide career guidance to students.

Provide career information to parents.

Maintain an up-to-date library of career and post-secondary school information. Network with post-secondary schools.

Serve on school and community committees addressing the needs of young people.

High school years are full of excitement, frustration, disappointment and hope. It is a time students begin to discover what the future holds for them. With a comprehensive developmental counseling program, students can receive accurate information, concrete experiences and successful planning to takes the steps necessary to become productive members of society. Together, professional school counselors, parents and the community can provide the most effective support for young people.

**(Information courtesy of American School Counselor Association)

 

The following link is a valuable site for parents and students alike as you begin to think about college, career, and other post-high school plans. You'll find testing dates, strategies for a successful high school career, planning guides, and other very helpful information. (3 MB, PDF file)