VTHS Guidance

Upon entering high school, a student is assigned a school counselor to deal with his/her education, vocational, social, and personal development. Providing individual and group counseling, as well as classroom guidance, are the goals of each counselor each year.

Counselor assignment are made on the basis of the initial of the student’s last name. In order to promote a positive student/counselor rapport it is desirable to have a student stay with the same counselor all four years. This is not always possible or advisable. In instances in which counselor changes must be made, a conference with student, the parent, and the counselor is arranged. In any case, a written request for A counselor change must be submitted to The Guidance Director and approved by the Principal.

Students may arrange an appointment with their counselor during their lunch period or after school by stopping in the Guidance Office and completing and appointment request form. The counselor will set the appointment and forward and appointment slip to the student’s homeroom teacher to confrim the appointment. If it is an emergency situation, the student should explain that to the guidance secretary and indicate that on the appropriate request form. No appointment is necessary before or after school.