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Guidance

Guidance

Mrs. Jacqueline Espenhorst
Guidance Counselor
p: (609) 631 - 4171 ext 2955
e: jespenhorst@htsdnj.org


The philosophy of the Guidance and Counseling Program in Hamilton Township Schools, is to focus upon the individual student. All students are accepted individuals of worth, having unique educational, social and personal needs.

The emphasis of the guidance and counseling program is to maximize the potential of all students through a comprehensive developmental approach.  The counselor words with all students within the educational framework of the school district.

The school counselor works to assist the students in becoming healthy and effective members of society.  This is achieved through small and large group counseling sessions and additional individual counseling when appropriate.  Also, the guidance counselor provides consultation and coordination of community  services and resources  with the students' family.

GUIDANCE LESSONS 

Self-concept 
Social interaction 
Study skills 
Decision making

CONFLICT RESOLUTION 

Win-Win Guidelines 
Peacemaking Skills 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

"KIDS on the BLOCK" 
"CAP" - Child Abuse 
Forest Friends 
Campfire

SMALL GROUPS 

Based on needs of the students

 

SERVICES 

Short term individual counseling 
Consultations (teachers, Child Study teams, outside agencies) 
Resource information 
Referrals for continued counseling