High Point High School
Peer Counseling
Dig a Little Deeper
Purpose
Peer Counseling is a program open to all junior and senior members of the High School Regional High School community as well as staff and adminstration. We meet together as a group to learn about human relationships, improve leadership and communication skills.
Objectives
- Discover a better understanding of ourselves and
others
- Reach out to others with caring and compassion
- Learn respect for the individual
- Improve leadership and communication skills
- Foster better relationships
- Contribute to a positive environment within our school community
Meeting Schedule 2011-2012
- where - school cafeteria
- when - 5:30 - 7:30 pm
September 21st, Wednesday
October 20th, Thurday
November 15th, Tuesday - Holiday Food Drive
December 14th, Wednesday - Holiday Dinner/Toy Drive
January 12th, Thursday
February 15th, Wednesday
February TBA - Parent meeting for Retreat attendees
Retreat - March 1st-2nd
March 15th, Thursday
April 19h, Thursday
May 17th, Thursday
Requirements for Participation in the Retreat
In order to be eligible t go on the retreat, you must do the following:
1. Be a member of Peer Counseling with completed eligibility.
2. Attend at least 4 monthly meetings prior to the retreat. (If there is an emergency and you must leave a meeting early you MUST speak to either Mrs. Abrams or Ms. Heller before leaving.) There are six possible meetings prior to the retreat.
3. You must participate in at least 2-service projects + the food drive or the toy drive.
Service Projects: Freshmen orientation Back to School Night
Senior Citizens Prom 8th Grade Parent Night
8th Grade Tours 8th Grade Transition Picnic
(other to be announced)