AIS Johannesburg l HS Counseling Services

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The goal of counseling is to support students as they strive to achieve their full potential as individuals. Our philosophy is anchored to the belief that students are goal directed and worthy of every possible support we can provide them and their families as they progress through life. Toward that end, Student Services staff provide the comprehensive services listed below. When the teenager or family is faced with life’s normal developmental hurdles, or when they are coping with personal concerns, the ultimate goal of a comprehensive counseling and student services program is to assist them in meeting these challenges in ways that promote individual and family growth. Particular sensitivity, understanding and support of children and families who move frequently overseas underscores the approach to counseling at AISJ. Helping families and students with entry to AISJ and when leaving AISJ are always an important focus of our services and interventions. College and university counseling , regardless of where the student intends to reside in the world, is an essential feature of the counseling program. The counselor assists students in narrowing their college choice and in exploring career options. Ethical Standards of the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) are used as guidelines in the implementation of the Counseling and Student Services Program at The American International School of Johannesburg. The following services are offered by the Counselor and the Student Services Office: Group and/or individual counseling for personal, academic and social adjustment Transition counseling for new students , those leaving AISJ and those who feel “left behind” Consultation with parents on a wide range of concerns faced by families and students during the sometimes stressful adolescent period of development Consultation with AISJ teachers, administrators and parents to support student adjustment Crisis counseling College and Career Guidance Administration of standardized tests and the interpretation of test results Community referrals to therapists and/or specialized educational services Maintenance and transfer of student records, transcripts and other information to parents / colleges

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Melissa Sheaffer High School Director of Student Services/Counselor Phone: 011 464 1505 x 239 Fax: 011 464 1327 Email: msheaffer@aisj-jhb.com	Mrs. Debra Barltrop High School Student Services Co-ordinator dbaltrop@aisj-jhb.com

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