This year, the Canton Guidance Department (CGD) implemented coffees with counselors at both CHS and GMS.
These coffees, once per term, give parents an additional opportunity to attend workshops on various topics. CHS evolved the former junior parent night into college admissions night, open to all high school parents, taking place on January 28th. A brand new college fair for special interest groups kicks off the evening before the new college admissions panel discussion.
During district wide guidance department meetings, the middle school counselors team up with the high school counselors to write a comprehensive 6-12 guidance curriculum based on ASCA (American School Counseling Association) standards. The curriculum focuses on three main units: social/emotional, academic, and college and career. The entire curriculum is written in UBD (Understanding by Design), and all three units reflect the overarching theme reflective of the Growth Mindset. This curriculum will go live in front of students in the fall of 2016.
Many more initiatives are in the works, and as we have the details finalized, we will share them with you. As always, we welcome feedback, and thank you for entrusting us with your children. Being in their lives is the greatest gift, and why we love coming to work everyday.
