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GUIDANCE
It is the
mission of the St. Joseph Academy
Guidance Department to serve the students and parents by providing
assistance with academic planning, personal decision-making and career
planning. This is accomplished through our Guidance Counselor, Mrs.
Jeri Williar. Mrs. Williar has a BA in Sociology from Eastern Illinois
University and a Masters in Counseling Education from the University of
North Florida. She had been the Assistant Registrar at Flagler
College and Guidance Counselor at Nease High School. Ms. Judy Bernhard, the Guidance Administrative
Assistant, and a cadre of skilled parent volunteers, complete the
department. The four areas of information emphasized are Academic
Counseling, Career and College Counseling, Developmental Counseling and
Personal Counseling.
Academic
Counseling includes ensuring proper course selections for each student,
meeting graduation requirements for the State of Florida and verifying
that all students meet the course of study requirements for admission
into most four-year colleges and universities.
Career
and College Counseling involves providing opportunities for students
to analyze their career interests through computerized programs. Arranging local college
field trips, coordinating opportunities for College Visits and
facilitating campus visits by college representatives are a few aspects
of this area.
Developmental
Counseling includes offering opportunities for parents to communicate with
teachers about academic concerns through devices like parent conferences
and Bi-Weekly Progress Reports, as well as coordinating motivational
events for students to stimulate academic achievement, such as Academic
Achievement Celebrations, academic awards banquets and awarding the Lamp
of Knowledge as a recognition worn by students on the SJA letterman
jacket.
Personal
Counseling follows a variety of paths and is done in conjunction with the
Campus Minister.
The
Guidance Department attempts to be the place all stakeholders feel
comfortable asking that 'one silly question' and always receive a
positive, helpful answer.
For more information email
Guidance
Senior Recommendation Request Form
Senior
Recommendation Resume Form
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