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Welcome to Medina Junior-Senior High School Counseling Center!College Admissions Counselors can now go to https://Repvisits.com to schedule an appointment with our High School! Virtual Visits may still be an option.
STUDENTS: SEE OUR NEW WEB PAGE UNDER CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR INFO!
Office Hours: Regular School Day: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Summer Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Phone: (585) 798-2885
Voice Mail (after hours): (585) 798-6919, then dial ext. #
Fax: (585) 798-4357
Secretary: Mrs. Lee Hiller
Ext.2320; E-mail: lhiller@medinacsd.org
Counselors: Ms. Jamie Schechter: 9-12 Grade (A-K & Spec. Ed)
Ext. 2323; E-mail: jschechter@medinacsd.org
Ms. Audralee Doll: 9-12 Grade L-Z
Ext. 2322; E-mail: adoll@medinacsd.org
Mrs. Sarah Ha: 7th & 8th Grade
Ext. 2318; E-mail: sha@medinacsd.org
Psychologists: Ms. Julie Handel
Ext. 2321; E-mail: jhandel@medinacsd.org
Social Worker: Ms. Noelle Dupont
Ext: ; E-mail: ndupont@medinacsd.org
Orleans Mental Health Counselor: Mrs. Mandy Vail (Fridays)
Ext. 2355; E-Mail: mvail@medinacsd.org
Services
The role of the School Counselor varies in every district. At Medina Jr-Sr High School, the counselors work with students on graduation requirements, college and career decisions, personal matters and scheduling concerns. We counsel students on academic, career and social/emotional issues. If indicated, we may refer students and their families to outside agencies for more intensive or specialized therapy. Students are welcome to come to our offices before and after school or during lunch or study hall to make an appointment to see us. Emergencies or students who are upset are handled immediately. The following is an outline of the services that we provide:
Counseling:
Educational: fulfilling graduation requirements, testing, selecting courses, scheduling, college and career information
Vocational: career information, referrals, employment options
Personal: group and individual counseling
Referrals: community agency servicesCollege and Career:
Resources: books, videotapes, CD's, literature, college catalogs, scholarship information
Speakers: college and military recruiters, career representatives
Events: Career Roundtables, College Fairs, informational activities for parents
Research: "Choices" program (interest inventory, career options, college research), college CD's (campus "tours"), Internet capability
Testing: PSAT, SAT, ACT examsCommunity Services:
Upward Bound: Tutoring and college preparation, Counselor is in on Thursdays
L.I.F.E.: Tutoring and enrichment activities, Counselor is in 2 days/weekGCASA: Substance abuse counseling, Albion (585) 589-0055
Orleans Reovery Hope: (585) 210-8750
CareNet: Healthy Life choices, Albion (585) 589-7505
Orleans Care and Crisis Helpline (585) 283-5200, Text Line: 741741
Underage Drinking Tipline: 1 (800) 851-1932
Acces-VR: Adult and career educational services for eligible SeniorsResponsibilities -
Counselor Responsibilities:
Monitor each student to insure that graduation requirements are being met
Meet with each student at least once a year to review credits, select courses, etc.
Be available to answer questions, provide resources, discuss concerns, help find solutions
Meet with parents, as needed
Help each student to have a successful high school career
Assist students with career planning and post-graduate plans
Student Responsibilities:Make and keep appointments with your counselor
Know about upcoming dates and deadlines and meet those deadlines
Listen to morning announcements for information about important events
Visit the counseling office frequently to get information and ask questions
Frequently check out Scholarship Bulletin Board and Job Listings Board
Parent Responsibilities:Encourage students to visit the counseling office to get information and meet deadlines
Call the counselor to ask questions, discuss concerns, obtain information
Make an appointment to meet with the counselor and/or teachers to discuss concerns
Monitor academic progress and daily homework