Guidance/SLC Overview

Crisis Intervention

The guidance department is the heart of Ferris High School as they meet consistently with the students they have been assigned. Their responsibilities include assisting with State Testing, Administration of both the PSAT and SAT, Preparing students' college applications, as well as monitoring student performance and troubleshooting any concerns parents may have about their child.

Under the JC HIP 6-12, Ferris High School administration has assigned each counselor to be part of an SLC. Acting in coordination with the teachers, the guidance department assist in planning activities that are planned for that individual SLC. For example, the Business and Finance Teachers working collaboratively with Ms. Dolan planned a Meet and Greet Session for their students in the gymnasium which contained a number of activities where students could receive prizes for their performance. Ms. Andino and The House of International Enterprise are in the process of planning a celebration for the Chinese New Year. These two examples highlight a year's work of worth in assisting each SLC in developing a culture both inside and outside of the classroom.

Providing learning opportunities for students beyond the classroom is a goal of the Ferris High School Administration. The guidance department acting in accordance with the Secondary School Initiative and the prospective teachers within each SLC is vital helping Ferris High School attain this vision. '

Ms. Saitta 
(Marketing SLC)
 201-915-6670