Norfolk Public Schools - Counseling Center

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Counseling Center

September 01, 2008

Phone Number:
402-644-2534 or 402-644-2529

Fax Number:
402-644-2535

Senior Newsletter #23

Archive of 2009-2010 Senior Newsletters

Scholarship List Updated 3/17/2010

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The Norfolk Senior High Counseling Center serves students in grades 10-12. The developmental guidance program promotes school success through a focus on academic achievement, career and personal/social development. School counselors work in their areas of specialization with multi-grade level assignments. School counselors work with all students, school staff, families and members of the community as an integral part of the education program.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

To systematically provide guidance and counseling service to all students in the areas of academic, career, and personal/social development so they may reach their full potentials as productive citizens in a changing society.

OUR DEPARTMENT

Virginia Hilkemann: Counselor for students A-F

vhilkema@npsne.org

Susan Stranghoener: Counselor for students G-Mc

sstrangh@npsne.org

Janet Johnson: Counselor for students Md-Sr

johnson1@npsne.org

Rhonda Collins: Counselor for students St-Z

rcollins@npsne.org

JuliRohleder: Administrative Assistant

jrohlede@npsne.org

WHO ARE SCHOOL COUNSELORS?

Professionals with:

• Masters Degrees in School Counseling

• Nebraska Teaching Certificate

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience

WHAT DO PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELORS DO?

• Direct Comprehensive School Counseling as defined by the Nebraska/American School Counselor Association National Model

• Teach, monitor and plan interventions for increased achievement of all students K-12.

• Provide leadership to accomplish the district’s mission and school improvement plans.

• Report and interpret student results in achievement, attendance and behavior.

HOW ARE GUIDANCE PROGRAMS DELIVERED?

• Academic Development

1. Assessments

2. Course selection and educational planning

Course Description Book 2010-2011

Student Handbook 2010-2011

3. Scheduling and Advisement

• Career Development

1. Career counseling and curriculum

2. Financial aid and scholarship information

3. Job Shadowing

4. Coin

• Personal/Social Development

1. Crisis counseling/response

2. Consultation

3. Referrals for students and families

4. Peer Mediation

SENIOR TOPICS

1. FAFSA Instructions

2. Pin Number

2. Transcript Request

3. Resume-(fill in and give to person you are requesting a letter of recommendation from)

Senior Newsletters

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