Guidance Keeps Busy Throughout the Year This year the Counseling Dept , was involved in many activities. A new extended learning program, scheduling for classes, an information night for parents and workshops were some things which were included. The dept , is headed by Bonnie Malone and Alan Maas. Two classes offered this year were Contemporary Problems and Careers and ELP, (an extended learning program for gifted and talented students.) Contemporary Problems and Careers was formed to help young adults with problems they may have. Some things that were in - cluded were job shadowing and activities to help the students find out more about themselves. ELP was a new class offered for advanced English students. cluded decision making, ship, It inleaderself-esteem and awareness skills. The class allows the students to work up to their ability. The Counseling Dept also pro, vided an information night that was held in April for parents wanting to know more about colleges that their son or daughter may be attending. Scheduling was another aspect covered by the counselors. It was done on an individual and group basis where the counselors helped the students decide on the classes they wanted to take. There was also a workshop with the English 10 class that they were involved in. The shop included activities to help the students understand themselves better. Bonnie and Al enjoy a coffee break together. A demonstration lady shows how you would cope with an older person who has had a stroke and cannot see or hear very well, as Tami Karasek volunteers her help on Career Days. Tracy Ryan and Marie Schmitz enjoy another day in Al’s Problems and Careers class . Guidance 17
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