Agawam Public Schools - Roberta Doering Guidance

Counselors work together in partnership with the community to promote the development of each student's academic, social/emotional, and career potential. Through a comprehensive counseling program, counselors assist all students in realizing their abilities, interests, and goals as they transition through the educational process to become successful members of society and life-long learners.

Statement of Philosophy

The school counselors believe the following:

All students regardless of race, ethnic or cultural background, sexual orientation or special needs have the right to access the services which are offered by a comprehensive school counseling program.

Education is best achieved when students become involved in experiences which are relevant to their lives in the world today. Students will be provided a school counseling program which will be supportive of learning, promote physical and emotional safety and develop in the students a feeling of self-worth and accomplishment.

The school counseling program should:

• be planned and implemented by professional, certified school counselors who endeavor to consult with representatives of the school and the community

• enhance student learning by engaging them in classroom, group and individual activities and by engendering personal, social and career development in a physically and emotionally safe atmosphere

• utilize data and technology to guide the development and evaluation of the school counseling program

School counselors will do the following:

• abide by the code of ethics in their delivery of services as recommended by the American School Counselor Association

• participate in on-going professional development in order to maintain a school counseling program of high quality

School Counselor	School Counselor
Ms. Donna Mendonca	Ms. Dawn Winiarski
413.789.1400 x455	413.789.1400 x455

School Counselor
Ms.Bridget Dullea
413-789-1400 x 455

Adjustment Counselor

Mr. Richard Cowles

413.789.1400 x491 or x455

Secretary Ms. Stacy Wieners - 789.1400 x455

Counselor Evening Hours

Scheduled 2010-2011 Evening Hours

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Please call and reserve your time: 789-1400 x 455

New Student Registration

Please call the Guidance Office and schedule an appointment to register a new student. The following information is needed upon registration:

1. Medical Records – Physical and Immunizations
2. Birth Certificate
3. Proof of address in Agawam – (see requirements)
4. Prior school records:
       School Transfer/Sign-out with grades
       Academic Transcript/most recent report card
       Discipline Records/Reports
       Any Special Education Information with copy of I.E.P.
  5. Court/Legal guardianship/custody documents (if applicable)
6. MCAS scores (if applicable)
8. SASID (if applicable)

Counseling Services Provided at the Roberta G. Doering School

Aid students in course and subject selection.
Maintain student records and protect confidentiality.
Work to resolve students’ educational disabilities.
Work to discover and develop special abilities of students.
Work to prevent students from dropping out of school.
Assist students in evaluating aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and work with students in evolving education and occupation plans in terms of such evaluation.
Remain readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
Take an active role in interpreting the school’s objectives to students, parents, and the community at large.
Guide students in their participation in school and community activities.
Obtain and disseminate occupational information to students and to classes studying occupations.
Help student evaluate career interests and choices.
Work with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such problems as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.
Work with the Director of Special Education and other special education personnel to ensure that each student grows to his maximum potential.
Confer with parents whenever necessary.
Interpret the counseling program to the community.
Advise administrators and faculty on the matters of student discipline