Teachers discuss concerns over student performance or behavior on a confidential level so as to receive advice as to the proper course of action to take in best teaching, mentoring and helping a student to succeed. Additional guidance is available through our Religious Guidance program. The Rebbe works on an informal basis with each student and is additionally alerted to specific issues by the Rebbeim on that grade level. Our Academic Guidance department mirrors that of our Religious Guidance. Students who need help deciding upon what classes to take, what challenges to confront, what clubs or extra-curricular activities would be appropriate meet with an Academic Advisor who works on scheduling and helping to ease the transition into high school and into each new grade level.
Counselors assist students with decisions about summer plans, colleges and the Yeshivas in Israel.
Information about these programs is available in this booklet. All of our guidance staff strongly believe that communication between the student, parent, teacher and Rebbe is an integral part of the education process. Informal, as well as formal meetings, are held frequently, and counselors are also available for consultation with the parent, teacher and Rebbe. The department members meet with each student and provide information about the SATs and other standardized tests, the application process and the background information about a number of colleges, so that each student may make an informed choice and attend the college or university which best suits his needs. Religious considerations are paramount in all discussions involving college.