Pembroke Pines Charter High School
Guidance Department

PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

Pembroke Pines Charter High School views guidance as a distinct educational tool that assists students in developing their academic, emotional and social potential. The philosophy of our guidance program is that each child is unique and possesses intrinsic personal worth and dignity. Each child in our school deserves unconditional positive regard and respect. In addition, all students have a right to guidance services. To make our philosophy reach its goals, we have implemented the Teacher as Advisor Program. Every teacher, guidance counselor, administrator, and student is involved in this program. In this program, students are able to meet weekly with a caring adult to discuss issues that pertain to school and personal matters. The goals of the program are listed below:

To assist all students in:

Community pride and involvement

Career development and educational planning

Improving skills to help the student achieve success in school

Decision-making and problem-solving skills

Understanding attitudes and behaviors

Understanding self and others

Understanding the school environment and the services that are offered

Developing a goal oriented plan for high school/ post-high school

Understanding the college application process

Developing responsibilities to meet important deadlines

Developing awareness of resources for community service opportunities

Developing awareness of resources for financial aid/scholarship opportunities