A school is more than just a learning institution. With this in mind the school has designed a comprehensive guidance program that attempts to create a well-rounded individual. Traditional educational instruction is not viewed as separate from the guidance program. The two are integrated and complement each other. So the Guidance program, which starts at orientation and continues even after graduation is seen as an integral part of the school curriculum.

Every week, students in Form 1 and 2 have guidance lessons. During these lessons, students learn about how to study, how to organize, and how to think about themselves. They discuss topics like study skills, self-esteem, responsibility, decision-making, drugs, sexuality and so on. Form 3 and Form 4 students will have one career guidance lesson per week. During this class students will focus on decision making concerning further studies and careers, living on your own, living abroad, budgeting etc.

Each form has a homeroom teacher who serves as the first person in the line of direct guidance and as such deals with class issues and personal problems of students.
In chapter 3 of this booklet, you can read which teacher is your son’s/daughter’s homeroom teacher.

Besides the homeroom teacher, there are other staff members in the school who play an important role in guidance:

• Student Guidance Counselor: who is responsible for the guidance lessons and he/she counsels the students who need help in a variety of issues. The counselor also organizes special programs when needed.  The student counselor is the key person when it comes to dealing with personal, social and emotional issues.
  
  
• Coordinators: For all academic years the school has different coordinators. The transition to secondary school is challenging for many students and some students feel lost in the process. The Coordinator Form 1 is directly responsible for helping to make that transition easier for Form 1 students. The Coordinators will also monitor students closely concerning discipline matters and academic progress. They organize and facilitate all guidance matters in cooperation with the homeroom teacher of the specific academic year.
  
  
• Career Counselor: This is the person who guides the student in his/her career and college choices. This starts in Form 2 with information on careers, guiding students in career interest testing and choosing the package for Third Form.  She will coordinate a career exploration program for Form 3 and a work experience program for Form 4. Students also receive assistance with their college research and planning (SAT courses, the admission process, scholarships etc.)

Students who have severe developmental, social-emotional and/or personal problems beyond the competencies of the school professionals are, in collaboration with parents, referred to outside professionals such as social workers and psychologists.