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GUIDANCE PROGRAMS
 
 The Board of Education recognizes the importance of nurturing self-reliance and encouraging responsible citizenship. Albeit, the implementation of the guidance programs is a district-wide responsibility not limited to the counselors.
 
Guidance programs for district students K-5 shall include the following:
 
 1.  preparing students to participate effectively in their current and future educational      programs;
 2.  helping students with attendance, academic, behavioral or adjustment problems;
 3.  educating students to avoid sexual abuse and other forms of child abuse; and
 4.  encouraging parental involvement in their children's education.
 Programs for district students in grades 6-12 shall include the following:
 
1.  an annual review of each student's educational progress and career plans;
 2.  advisory services for curriculum options, educational and career plans, attendance,  academic, behavioral and adjustment problems;
 3.  counseling services for curriculum options, educational and career plans, attendance,  academic, behavioral and adjustment problems;
 4.  career instruction at each grade level, 6-12; and
 5.  encouragement of parental involvement.
 
 Plans for guidance programs shall be maintained in the Building Principal's office.