Student Services Staff Franciene Sabens, M.S. Ed., LPC, NCC Professional School Counselor www.SchoolCounselor.org

Mrs. Sabens has a Master’s degree in School Counseling from SIUC and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois; she has also earned the National Certified Counselor credential through the National Board for Certified Counselors, the premier certification body of the counseling profession.

Student Services Office

@CHS139Counselor Linda Marcinkowska Student Services Assistant Mrs. Marcinkowska joined the Student Services Staff during the 2012-2013 school year, but has been working at CHS for over 30 years.

Hours of Operation M-F

8:00 am—4:00 pm

Please call on the Student Services Staff for Solution-Focused Assistance, we are here to serve you.

ASCA School Counselor to Student Recommended Ratio is 1:250 Chester High School’s Ratio is 1:340

Phone 618/826-2302 ext. 201 Fax: 618/826-3723

School Counseling Services Brochure 2014-2015 “The place where personal solutions can be found on the journey to putting all the pieces together.”

The Role of the School Counselor Gone are the days of school counselors sitting in their office simply handing out college applications, making schedule changes for students who want to drop a class or meeting with the troublemakers in the school. We are no longer known as Guidance

Counselors. We are now known as SCHOOL COUNSELORS. Today's school counselors are vital members of the education team. They help all students in the areas of:   

academic achievement personal/social development career development Student Services Office Mission Statement The mission of the CHS Student Services Office, in collaboration with other stakeholders, is to ensure a safe & supportive environment that supports all students by providing a comprehensive & developmental school counseling program that addresses each student’s unique academic, career & social-emotional needs, & helps them develop meaningful, responsible & productive lives that empower them to experience lifelong success in a changing society.

Secondary School Students Developmental Needs High school is the final transition into adulthood and the world of work, during this time students begin separating from parents and exploring & defining their independence. Students are deciding who they are, what they do well, and what they will do when they graduate.

The ASCA National Standards for Students & Illinois Social/Emotional Standards are the foundation of the CHS School Counseling Program. Common Core Standards are also supported through school counseling lessons.

Direct Student Services

80%

of a school counselor’s time should be spent on direct services, which are in-person interactions between school counselors & students.

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During these adolescent years, students are evaluating their:   

strengths skills abilities

School counseling core curriculum Learning Styles Bully Prevention, Healthy Relationships College Awareness Interpersonal Communication

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Meeting the Challenge

Individual student planning 1 on 1 meetings to assist in setting per-

sonal goals & developing future plans

Secondary school counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand & are equipped to address the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population. Professional school counselors align & work with the school’s mission to support the academic achievement of all students as they prepare for the ever-changing world of the 21st century. School Counseling is now a Program, not just a service.

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Responsive services counseling in individual or

small-group settings

crisis response

Student Services Office Vision Statement All students prepared to experience college & career success & committed to life life--long learning in a changing society.