ELMIRA FREE ACADEMY

HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM

Note to Parents from the EFA High School Counselors:

In order to design a program to meet the needs of Elmira Free Academy students, we are asking you to help us by identifying some needs that you believe your child might have. Please read each statement and circle the number that reflects the level of assistance that you believe your child needs in that area.

AREA OF NEED

LEVEL OF NEED
In my opinion my child needs assistance in: No Need High Need
1.learning study skills.
2.learning how to take tests.
3.learning to manage time better.
4.choosing courses that will help him/her prepare for "after high school".
5.using the decision-making process to make major decisions.
6.identifying strengths, interests, and skills
7.learning how personal interests and skills relate to career choices.
8.learning how to resolve conflicts with friends and family.
9.learning what he/she needs to know to choose a satisfying career.
10.learning how to get along with other students and teachers.
11.practicing how to deal with the pressure to use drugs and alcohol.
12.identifying financial resources for reaching educational goals.
13.learning how to overcome biases and prejudices toward others.
14.learning how to accept responsibility for his/her actions.
15.understanding himself/herself better.
16.learning ways to solve personal problems.
17.preparing for standardized tests.
18.developing more positive attitudes toward school and toward life.
19.learning how to control his/her feelings (such as anger or sadness) better.


Add any other "Areas of Student Need" that you believe school counselors should consider as they examine their counseling program.



Following is a list of possible counseling groups.

Please place a check mark next to the group that you feel would be helpful for your child. Please note that placing a check mark by the group does not mean that your child will automatically be in that group.

Dealing with a changing family (divorce, separation, custody issues, etc.)
Handling/Understanding anger
Handling/Understanding the stress of new situations
Organization/Study skills and learning to manage time better

Please list any other group topics that you think might interest your child.





Would you attend parent workshops if offered? Examples of topics might include:

Communicating With Your Adolescent and Adolescent Depression.

  Yes   No


Do you have any ideas or suggestions for strengthening the counseling program at Elmira Free Academy High School?





THANK YOU!


EFA School Counseling Staff