ROLE OF SAC AND COUNSELOR

• Assist with in-service training for students, parents and staff concerning substance issues, violence issues and other teen concerns 

• Serve as a resource for curriculum development

• Assist in developing and implementing substance abuse policies and
  procedures.

• Develop intervention services and counseling services for students
  regarding abuse problems.

• Identify and set up counseling programs
  for -at risk- students.

• When necessary and appropriate, cooperate with juvenile officers in the
  rendering of help for our students.

• Set up and coordinate peer mediation and conflict resolution group.
  P.E.A.R.L.S

• Set up and coordinate Parish RAINBOWS Program. A K-8 program
  for children who are grieving a loss in their lives.

• Implement at Sophomore Suicide Awareness Program.

• To be available to students and parents as much as possible.

• To interview each student and discuss with then their academic record,
  extracurricular activities and personal issues.

• To help students who need extra help in academics and make them aware of
  resources available to them.

• Work with Mrs. Marotta on the self esteem program for freshman.

• Attend workshops throughout the year on education, testing, careers and topics
  pertinent to teenagers such as, teen pressures, violence, drugs and alcohol,
  gang issues, ect.

• Help in administration of SAT's for the entire student body.

• To discuss the multicultural diversity existing in school and share ethnic
  values and traditions in order to encourage acceptance and bonding in
  school.

• To assist Seniors with the college application process, scholarships,
  financial aid, SAT's, essay as well as their academic and personal concerns
  throughout their Senior year.

• Coordinate and facilitate AP Exams for Seniors.
  
  
  
  Student Assistance Counselor: Donna Giovia
  MEd, SAC
  My Favorite Links:
  Queen of Peace HS
  Parent Connection
  Teen Issues
  Background
  Name:
  Donna A. Giovia
  Email:
  [email protected]