Guidance

Overview

The Iowa City Community School District has a K-12 guidance program. The purpose of the program is to provide students with personal and social development, educational development and career development.

The guidance program of the district is based on the belief that all students should participate in activities and instruction that will assist in their optimal development. The guidance program is seen as an integral part of the educational process. It is for each and every student, not just those experiencing difficulties.

At the elementary level, students have in-class instruction with an identified curriculum. A rich source of support from community agencies is available to students in the time of crisis. All elementary schools have counselors. Students benefit from additional instruction by the counselor in the classroom, in small groups and individually.

At the secondary level, counselors are part of the faculty. They assist students with social, educational and career development. In addition, individual and group counseling sessions are offered. Counselors at the senior high level organize and assist in the administration of a testing and assessment program for both college and career-bound students.

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