Student Handbook 2017-2018

Section 5: Guidance Services

GUIDANCE SERVICES A well-organized and operated guidance program is an integral and important part of Grayson County High School. One of the primary functions of the guidance department is helping students grasp a realistic picture of their potential. The department also provides

information to administrators and teachers to aid instruction. Services and activities offered by guidance are as follows: Activities Annual College Day Career Awareness Day (Business/Industry Day) College Admissions Workshop Financial Aid Workshop

In-school visits by college representatives In-school visits by job representatives Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) Group and Individual Guidance Organization of parent-teacher conferences Crisis counseling Career education units at each grade level Yearly registration interviews Informational Services

Armed Services reference materials College catalogs and applications Computer-assisted aides for career planning and SAT preparation Financial Aid information

Production and revision of GCHS course guides Reference materials for career and college planning Referral Services Armed Services

Department of Rehabilitative Services Upward Bound/Talent Search program Virginia Employment Commission Various other non-school services

The guidance department is also responsible for maintenance of student records, transcripts, scheduling, placement testing, HOBY applications, Governor’s School applications, and many other services. The guidance department will release the names, addresses and telephone numbers of secondary students to all recruiters or institutions of higher education that request them unless the parents specifically request that this information not be released.

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