The Counseling Center

The counseling team at Sacred Hearts Academy understands that guidance and counseling is an important part of educating the ‘whole’ student. The counselors help students develop and strengthen academic, emotional, interpersonal, communication and career skills.

The Academy follows the National Standards for School Counseling Programs.

The counselors at the Academy realize that it is increasingly difficult to rear young women in today’s complex and ever-changing world, and they collaborate with the administration, other educators, students and parents to combat the pressures of society and tailor the Academy’s educational experience to contribute to each student’s success - academically, emotionally and socially.

The Academy’s comprehensive Counseling Program works towards fostering positive academic, personal, social and career growth by:

• Helping students acquire the skills, knowledge, attitudes and habits that enhance the education and life processes;
• Assisting students with academic planning to best ensure their growth;
• Aiding each student during key periods and helping them gain the skills needed to make successful transitions from each division to the next and from High School to the world beyond;
• Helping students develop an understanding and acceptance of themselves, including their interests, values and abilities, and others so they can develop into contributing members of the community;
• Serving as an advocate to aiding students when saddled with academic, personal, social and career issues in private, group and Peer Counseling sessions;
• Providing resources for students, parents and staff for academic and career opportunities and curriculum improvement.