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Please do not hesitate to call at any time that you may have a question or concern about your child. 860-695-6917 Irasema Rivera-Medina or Christine Dionne 860-695-6960.
Mission Statement:
The counseling department at Sport and Medical Sciences Academy is a designed comprehensive developmental program to help the students through the planning of a structured academic program for the students to reach their academic and social growth potential. Students will be able to participate in individual and in group meeting sessions with the purpose to:|
1. Identify their different career interests and aptitudes in the different vocational areas.
2. Expand the necessary interpersonal and communication skills needed to succeed in school and or at work.
3. Learn to understand the importance of becoming a functional member of the family, school and the community.
4. Learn the importance of appropriate decision making.
Our counseling program is an integral part of the educational program in which our students prepare themselves to become successful and significant members of society.
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Foundation for Excellent School and SMSA announces our new college partner, Connecticut College in New London. This college is a liberal arts college .Please check out the web site:conncollege.com
Important information for all students and parents / guardians
The Hartford Board of Education denies credit for coursework after five unexcused absences. If your son or daughter is absent because of illness or other legitimate reason, please send a written excuse with them on their return to school.
Foundation for Excellent School and SMSA announces our new college partner, Connecticut College in New London. This college is a liberal arts college. Please check out the web site:
conncollege.com
Developmental Curriculum Hartford Public Schools
Goals:
1. Understand Available Programs:
Familiarize the students with available programs, and
community services that would help them with college research.
2. Understand ourselves and others:
The students will understand their interest, emotions, abilities, individual differences and similarities of others.
The students will to identify their talents and limitations through individual and group discussions.
The students will improve the necessary skills to be able to communicate with adults and peers.
The students will understand the importance of having a positive out-look on life and develop self-confidence.
3. Develop the necessary skills to resolve problems and make appropriate decisions:
The students will identify the importance of responsible decision- making and problem resolution.
4. Develop interpersonal and communication skills.
Students will improve their interpersonal and communication skills when
relating and speaking to others.
5. Develop academic and social skills needed to become successful:
Students will understand the importance of time management.
Students will identify the importance of improving their academic skills and grades.
Students will have a positive attitude towards their education.
Students will evaluate their values and life traditions to become a productive
citizen of society following our school’s four core beliefs which are:
Discipline, Dedication, Responsibility and Respect
Students will research career plans and colleges that will meet
their individual needs.
Graduation Requirements of Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
Courses:
Credits:
English
4.0
Math
3.0
History
3.0
Science
3.0
World Languages
2.0
Business
2.0
Sport Studies /Health
3.0
Art
1.0
Electives
4.0
Total:
25
Minimum Credits to be promoted: 9th -7, 10th -6, 11th -6, 12th -6
Counseling Department Services:
1. Registrar students and develop appropriate course schedules.
2. Evaluate transcripts of transfer students.
3. Change course schedules if needed for appropriate placement.
4. Review CMT and CAPT scores for appropriate placement or for Graduation requirement.
5. Guide students through PSAT’S and SAT’S registration process.
6. Provide individual and group counseling to the students.
7. Guide students through career goal planning.
8. Develop a post- secondary plan for all seniors.
9. Review college and scholarship applications.
10. Discuss with students the importance of maintaining a good academic record.
11. Offer available tutoring services in the school and the community.
12. Maintain good student records.
13. Organize parent conferences to discuss students’ progress.
14. Participate in Suspension Hearings, SST’S and PPT’S.
15. Refer students to the crisis team if necessary.
16. Participate on Awards and scholarship committees.
17. Refer students to appropriate academic programs.
18. Identify and host post-secondary Reps.
19. Organize Financial Aid workshops for parents and students.
20. Attend school counselor’s conferences.
21. Recommend remedial and or enrichment summer school programs.
22. Research information and or programs to help the students succeed in their future college endeavors.
23. Collaborate with school to career program.
Counseling Staff:
Irasema Rivera-Medina- Lead School Counselor - Tel# 860-695-6917
Christine Dionne- School Counselor - Tel# 860-695-6960
Tracey Gunn- Guidance Secretary - Tel# 860-695-6907
Richard Serrano- School to Career Coordinator - Tel# 860-695-6916
