Guidance and Counseling Services
The ATHENEUM Guidance and Counseling Services Office assists in providing essential services that facilitate students in exploring their potential, developing competence, managing emotions, and creating a sense of wellness by providing services and intervention programs.
These objectives are carried out through the following programs and services:
- Counseling Service (Routine Interview, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling) - the purposive interaction between student and counselor, individually or in groups where problems, concerns, or difficulties are shared in confidence and where the counselor helps the student manage his/her own problems using his/her own resources.
- Classroom Guidance Program (Guidance Period, Grade Level Programs) - The CGP contains activities that are responsive to the holistic development of students which includes but are not limited to the following areas: self-awareness, study habits and attitudes, family and peer relationships, career guidance, stress management, etc.).
- Individual Inventory (Cumulative Record) - The cumulative folder is a compilation of all collected and accumulated information about the student, which captures his/her uniqueness. OLD students are required to update their profiles at the beginning of the new school year. Please take note that there will be a separate form for NEW students.
- Referral Services - The cumulative folder is a compilation of all collected and accumulated information about the student, which captures his/her uniqueness. OLD students are required to update their profiles at the beginning of the new school year. Please take note that there will be a separate form for NEW students.
- Guidance Testing Service - The testing service is the administration and interpretation of standardized psychological tests concerning ability, achievement, interest, personality, and others.
- Services to Teachers - Teachers play an essential role in the education of students. They are the link of parents and counselors to students, so they must be supported and assisted. The Guidance Office also extends services to the teachers to facilitate their work with the students by providing information related to their personal and professional development.
- Services to Parents - Parents are important partners and stakeholders in the education of students. Hence, Guidance Office services are also extended to them through the following programs:
The Guidance and Counseling Services Office is located on the third floor, Room 306 of the SHS Building.