Guidance

HOME >> Departments >> Guidance

CIS Counseling Mission Statemen

The purpose of the Canadian International School guidance department is to provide a comprehensive counseling program that includes personal/social, career and academic counseling to all students. This approach provides sequential and age appropriate development standards that are in accordance with the PEI (Prince Edward Island) and ASCA (American School Counseling Association) guidelines.

The counselor strives to meet the developmental needs of all students and respond to the special cultural and social needs and interests of individual students. Counseling students, consulting with staff, parents and integrating the school's guidance program into the instructional program are among the primary responsibilities of the guidance counselor.

The guidance program works in conjunction with other school personnel, programs and community resources. Parents and the Canadian International School community are kept informed of programs and are encouraged to participate in the development of students.

To learn more about the guidance process, please contact to ;

Mr. Justin Kurrass M.Ed, NCC
Guidance Counselor
CIS Tokyo
E-mail to : jkurrass@cisjapan.net

Delivery System

In order to meet all of the goals included in the Canadian International School counseling program for each student, the guidance staff will utilize a variety of delivery methods.

Guidance Curriculum - The counselor will collaborate with teachers to include instruction in the student competencies included in the counseling program. This may also include classroom activities directed by the counselor as well as small group activities.
Individual Student Planning - The counselor will meet with students throughout the school year to assist them in planning, monitoring, and managing their own academic, personal/social, and career development.
Response Services - Students may need to meet with the counselor in response to an immediate need or concern. These services may take the form of individual counseling, crisis team, conflict resolution, short-term counseling, group counseling, referrals, and consultation.
Systems Support - In an effort to monitor the counseling program, administrative duties such as program assessment through surveys, interview, etc. may be conducted by the guidance department. In addition, the guidance department may also provide assistance with student assessments, individual and school-wide, for example, the PSAT’s and the Advanced Placement Tests.

Goals

Academic Development

Students will acquire the academic preparation essential to choose from a variety of educational, training, and employment options upon completion of high school.
Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the lifespan.
Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a range of substantial postsecondary options including University.
Students will understand the relationship of academics of the world of work, and to life at home and in the community.

Career Development

Students will investigate the world of work in order to make informed career decisions.
Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.
Students will employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction.
Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training and the world of work.

Personal/Social Development

Students will acquire an understanding of, and respect for, self and others, and the skills to be responsible citizens.
Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.
Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.
Students will understand safety and survival skills.