GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING CENTER

The Guidance and Counseling Center (GCC) provides a variety of services responsive to the needs of individual students or special groups. It offers the following services:

𝓘𝓷𝓯𝓸𝓻𝓶𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓿𝓲𝓬𝓮 – The GCC disseminates relevant information to aid students in adjusting and coping with high school life. This is achieved through various initiatives, including orientation sessions for new students, room-to-room campaigns to ensure widespread awareness, and enrichment seminars designed to provide valuable insights.

𝓒𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓼𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓿𝓲𝓬𝓮 – This service is available to any student who voluntarily chooses to discuss their concerns in detail. The GCC fosters a friendly, professional, and confidential atmosphere where the counselee is guided in dealing with their problems and making informed decisions. This service is delivered through individual counseling and referrals, group processes, group dynamics, and target-specific counseling.

𝓘𝓷𝓭𝓲𝓿𝓲𝓭𝓾𝓪𝓵 𝓘𝓷𝓿𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓸𝓻𝔂 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓣𝓮𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓿𝓲𝓬𝓮 – The GCC offers individual inventory and testing services to assess and understand the unique strengths, interests, and areas of development for each student. This personalized approach aids in tailoring counseling and support to meet individual needs effectively.

𝓕𝓸𝓵𝓵𝓸𝔀-𝓾𝓹 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓿𝓲𝓬𝓮 – The center maintains a comprehensive follow-up record for students under academic probation and those referred by parents, guardians, teachers, and administrators. This ongoing support helps track progress, identify challenges, and implement necessary interventions to ensure student success.

𝓡𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓬𝓱 & 𝓔𝓿𝓪𝓵𝓾𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 – The GCC is actively engaged in research and evaluation activities to continually enhance its services. This includes studying the effectiveness of counseling programs, identifying emerging trends, and implementing evidence-based strategies to better address the evolving needs of the student population.

𝓡𝓮𝓯𝓮𝓻𝓻𝓪𝓵 – The GCC facilitates referrals, connecting students with external resources and specialized services when necessary. This collaborative approach ensures that students receive comprehensive support beyond the scope of the GCC’s services.

𝓒𝓪𝓻𝓮𝓮𝓻 𝓔𝓭𝓾𝓬𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷, 𝓟𝓵𝓪𝓷𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰 & 𝓟𝓵𝓪𝓬𝓮𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓽 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓿𝓲𝓬𝓮𝓼 – The GCC provides dedicated services for career education, planning, and placement. This involves assisting students in exploring career paths, setting goals, and preparing for their future through relevant educational and vocational opportunities. Placement services also connect students with suitable opportunities in alignment with their aspirations and skills.

Guidance and Counseling Program

The Guidance and Counseling Program of the school is a comprehensive initiative dedicated to supporting the holistic development of students. Through personalized counseling services, including individual and group sessions, the program addresses emotional, social, and academic growth. Overall, the Guidance and Counseling Program plays a pivotal role in creating a supportive and conducive learning atmosphere for all students at the Sisters of Mary School.

Homeroom Guidance Program

The homeroom guidance program is an integral component of the Philippine educational system, aiming to develop students' personalities to prepare them for their roles in the family, the world of work, and the community.

Typically led by the section or class adviser, the homeroom guidance period serves as a platform for implementing the Guidance programs of Guidance and Counseling Center (GCC). The initial minutes are devoted to class routines, including attendance checks, greetings, reminders, and informal discussions. This allows class advisers to understand the needs of the students and better support them. The homeroom guidance periods offer opportunities for students to engage in structured learning modules tailored to their needs. Additionally, these periods may serve as venues for team-building exercises and dialogues to address class concerns.