Peer mentors provide orientation to new entrants who enroll once the school year begins. Hartmann's perspective is from a belief that these individuals would have been hunters and warriors in ancient cultures and, in fact, society has a need for them. Careers and opportunities to use these assets are explored. Emphasis is on problem-solving techniques and modeling positive behavior. This program is designed to help students develop skills and attitudes necessary to interact positively and successfully with adults and peers.
Teachers serve as advisors to designated groups of students.
Monthly themes include topics such as respect, conflict, resolution, responsibility, etc. The Guidance office hosts a resource center for parents. Books, videos and pamphlets are offered and may be checked out. Adolescent development, ADHD, Gifted and Talented, Substance abuse and many other topics of interest to parents are addressed. This is a monthly newsletter put out by the Guidance department.