GUIDANCE COUNSELING SERVICES

Individual Inventory

A cumulative record is kept for each student containing information continuously

collected throughout his/her whole stay in the school – information such as family background,
psychological test results, counseling/interview records, personality profiles, teacher
feedback/anecdotal, etc.

Counseling

The Counseling service is provided to assist the student in exploring his feelings, values,
perceptions, interpersonal relationships, fears and life choices. In so doing, he will be able to
understand himself better to become a self-directed individual.

Routine Interview

The counselor calls for each student periodically to find out how he/she is doing in
school and whatever needs he/she has. The routine interview serves to update the information
in the individual inventory.

Exit Interview

Before the student graduates from grade school and high school he/she is given the
opportunity to discuss with the counselor his/her future plans, assess needs to be addressed
before he/she evaluates his/her growth and development in school and to give comments/
suggestions regarding the school.

Information Service

The students are provided with updated information on educational, occupational,

social and personal matters through seminar-workshops, symposia, newsletters, bulletin board
announcements, etc.
Testing

Psychological tests are given to students or classes needing them. Tests help to measure
a sample of students’ interest, mental ability, aptitudes, academic achievement, personality
and adjustment. Tests results are interpreted to students for purposes of greater self-
awareness, self-understanding and career planning.

Follow-Up Service

The progress of the underachievers and students with failing grades are followed up in
terms of their low academic performance and poor study skills. Achievers or scholars are also
followed up in terms of their academic progress and personal adjustment. This service hopes to
help underachievers cope with strong pressures, temporary disappointments or frustrations.
Serious cases of mental and physical problems are referred to the family.

Regular Guidance Classes

Homeroom Guidance is a developmental program which aims to accompany

students/pupils on the road to discovery and maturation through a holistic approach. This aims
to provide opportunities for students/pupils to achieve greater self-awareness, self-
understanding, and self-acceptance, with emphasis on interpersonal relationship and conflict
resolution. The set of activities aims at, but are not limited to the formation of values, attitude,
study habits, social graces, leadership skills and career planning.