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Counseling/Guidance

 

 Kim Dahlem   Counselor/Guidance Department Chair
 
B.A., Special Ed, Illinois State University; M.Ed, Reading, Roosevelt University; M. Ed, Guidance, Roosevelt University; Educational Administration Certification, Roosevelt University.
 
email:  kdahlem@d211.org

 

bulletCounselor's Offices  -- Offices are in the Student Service Center, located in the main hallway.
bulletSeeing a Counselor -- Students can easily make an appointment to see their counselor.  Each counselor has a color-coded appointment book in the guidance reception area. To make an appointment, students sign their name in an open slot during their free or lunch period.  Freshmen who schedule an appointment can see the guidance secretary for a pass from study hall.
COUNSELING SERVICES:
bulletIndividual Counseling -- Students may see a counselor to freely and confidentially explore any concerns they have about personal, social, or educational issues.
bulletEducational Planning -- Counselors meet with students to select appropriate courses and to help students prepare for high school graduation and post-high school plans.
bulletConsultation -- Counselors work with parents, teachers, or other concerned adults to meet the needs of students.
bulletStudent Appraisal and Records -- Counselors help students examine strengths and weaknesses.  They help evaluate test scores and provide information to help students with plans for the future.
bulletGuidance/Counseling Groups -- Counseling Groups give students the opportunity to share and receive support from other students with similar concerns.  Each semester, several student groups are led by counselors.  Groups are offered for chemical education, social skills, as well as for dealing with divorce, anxiety, and grief.