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Padua Franciscan High School...
is chartered as a college-preparatory high school by the Ohio Department of Education and accredited by both the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement and the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association.
Guidance Program Statement of Purpose & Goals As a vital part of the Padua Franciscan High School community and educational mission, the fundamental purpose of the Guidance Depart- ment is to help and assist students to realize their full potential in their lives in and beyond high school. Grounded in the belief that profes- sional school counselors are irst and foremost advocates for students, the Guidance Department provides a comprehensive school counseling program to enhance the academic, career, and personal-social skill development of all students.
We encourage self-understanding and self-awareness coupled with sound decision-making skills. Through collaborative partnering with parents and guardians, school staf, and other educational professionals, Padua Franciscan’s professional school counselors facilitate academic success while fostering the personal and spiritual growth of every student.
Among our objectives, we seek .
• To provide personal counseling for all students.
• To act as liaison between students, faculty and parents.
• To provide a forum for faculty and students.
• To furnish information concerning colleges, inancial aid, scholarships and application deadlines to students and their families.
• To assure the orderly scheduling of students for the academic year.