Butte School District

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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Guidance and Counseling

The District recognizes that guidance and counseling are an important part of the total program of instruction and should be provided in accordance with state laws and regulations, District policies and procedures, and available staff and program support. The general goal of this program is to help students achieve the greatest personal value from their educational opportunities. Such a program should:

1. Provide staff with meaningful information which can be utilized to improve the educational services offered to individual students.
2. Provide students with planned opportunities to develop future career and educational plans.
3. Refer students with special needs to appropriate specialists and agencies.
4. Aid students in identifying options and making choices about their educational program.
5. Assist teachers and administrators in meeting academic, social, and emotional needs of students.
6. Provide for a follow-up of students who further their education and/or move into the work force.
7. Solicit feedback from students, staff, and parents, for purposes of program improvement.
8. Assist students in developing a sense of belonging and self-respect.
9. Have information available about nicotine addiction services and referrals to tobacco cessation programs to students and staff.
10. Serve as a reference for alternative discipline or restorative justice programs.

All staff will encourage students to explore and develop their individual interests in all areas including but not limited to career and technical programs, academic curricula, post-secondary opportunities, community or military service, and employment options without regard race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, ethnicity, language barrier, religious belief, physical or mental handicap or disability, economic or social condition, actual or potential marital or parental status.

Legal Reference:  

§ 49-3-203, MCA    Educational, counseling, and training programs
10.55.710, ARM    Assignment of Guidance Staff
10.55.802, ARM    Opportunity and Educational Equity

Policy History:
Adopted on: 10/18/04
Revised on:  3/21/2022