Our Mission and Functions
The Bayless High School Counseling Program is a comprehensive program that follows the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Model.
It is developmental by design and addresses the needs of all students by facilitating their academic, personal/social and career development. The program is delivered through four components:
1. Guidance Curriculum: In Advisory classes, classroom lessons, individual counseling, and group counseling sessions, students explore different subjects in relation to three major areas:
a) Knowledge of self and others
b) Academic Development
c) Career Planning and Exploration
2. Individual Planning: Students will learn about graduation requirements, personal and career development; and develop a 5-year plan. Counselors will monitor students' academic progress and will recommend appropriate programs to meet their needs.
3. Responsive Services: Counselors, School Psychologists, and Social Workers address issues such as substance abuse, truancy, academic issues, family loss, relationships, and the like, through both individual and group counseling. Also, consultation and/or referral information to community resources will be provided.
4. System Support: Counselors collaborate with their colleagues through Professional Development, Community Outreach, Advisory Committees, Social Worker services, Student Intervention Teams, the Special School District, and many others.
It is developmental by design and addresses the needs of all students by facilitating their academic, personal/social and career development. The program is delivered through four components:
1. Guidance Curriculum: In Advisory classes, classroom lessons, individual counseling, and group counseling sessions, students explore different subjects in relation to three major areas:
a) Knowledge of self and others
b) Academic Development
c) Career Planning and Exploration
2. Individual Planning: Students will learn about graduation requirements, personal and career development; and develop a 5-year plan. Counselors will monitor students' academic progress and will recommend appropriate programs to meet their needs.
3. Responsive Services: Counselors, School Psychologists, and Social Workers address issues such as substance abuse, truancy, academic issues, family loss, relationships, and the like, through both individual and group counseling. Also, consultation and/or referral information to community resources will be provided.
4. System Support: Counselors collaborate with their colleagues through Professional Development, Community Outreach, Advisory Committees, Social Worker services, Student Intervention Teams, the Special School District, and many others.
