Student Center Info
Welcome to the GAHS Student Center for School/Career Counseling
Our Guidance Department is committed to providing a comprehensive and developmental program that empowers all students to achieve success in and out of school by becoming life-long learners and productive citizens.
Our uniquely qualified school counselors work throughout the school year to address the developmental needs of all students through a child-centered, preventive and developmental approach that ensures all of our students benefit from the counseling program.
Addressing Three Areas of Student Development
Academic Development
Acquiring attitudes, knowledge and skills to support effective learning throughout life
Employing strategies to achieve school success
Understanding the relationship between academics and the world of work
Career Development
Acquiring skills, attitudes, and knowledge to make successful transitions from school to post-secondary training to the world of work
Employing strategies to achieve future career success and job satisfaction
Understanding of the relationship between personal qualities, education and the world of work
Personal/Social Development
Acquiring skills, attitudes, and knowledge that helps students understand and respect self and others
Acquiring effective interpersonal skills
Understanding safety and survival skills
Becoming contributing members of society
In addition, our school counseling and guidance program assists all students in:
Understanding self and developing a positive self-image
Showing respect for the feelings of others
Developing an awareness of and appreciations for cultural diversity
Understanding the decision-making process
Maintaining effective relationships with peers and adults
Developing skills for academic success
Understanding career choices and being prepared to make the transition to the world of work
HS Counseling Staff
Dan Barrett
HS Counselor
Grades 10 & 12
Sara Richardson
HS Counselor
Grades 9 & 11
Jenniffer Everetts
Career Coordinator
Corry Eagler
Secretary
Student Center Fax
(717) 597-2912