Student Support Services and SEL
Student Support Services
Mission Statement
It is our hope that through course offerings, programs, Guidance support, and the support of meaningful parenting, that all of our students will leave fully prepared for the life plans they have chosen. We aim to provide every student with an exceptional Guidance experience in an inspiring environment with a counseling staff who genuinely cares.
Schoolwide Counselor Support
- Academic Advising
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Career Exploration
- Schedule Adjustments (as per school policy)
- Special Education Support
- Collaborative Support with Special Staff
- Comprehensive College/Career Support
- Credit/Course Review
- Crisis Intervention
- Peer Mediation
- Partnership with Community Organizations
- Liaison to community service, clubs, and part-time job opportunities
- Summer School/Credit Recovery Support
- SAT/PARCC/AP/ACT Support
- Parent support through email blasts, ongoing conferences, and evening presentations
- In-service to faculty and administration
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The Ninth Grade Program is designed to help students transition into high school, and to encourage students to take full advantage of all of the programming options offered.
The Tenth Grade Program is designed to continue promoting optimal student performance while introducing the concept of exploring different career opportunities.
The Eleventh Grade Program continues to support each student with their social, emotional, and academic needs. The primary focus becomes post-high school planning with an emphasis on the college and career search and planning process.
The Twelfth Grade Program continues to promote the student as a whole individual, preparing to enter the college, military, and/or career world. A special focus on the college application process is given at this time.
Links for Seniors
SEL - Social-Emotional Learning
What is SEL?
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) helps children and adults become self-aware, caring, responsible, engaged, and lifelong learners, who work together to achieve their goals and create a more inclusive, just world.
Links to SEL Resources
AHS Jaguars' Virtual Self-Care Room
10 Ways Parents Can Bring Social-Emotional Learning Home
Social and Emotional Learning: Strategies for Parents
Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning
Perform Care for Counseling Services
Essex County Community Services
Hetrick-Martin Institute: New Jersey
New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hopeline 1-855-654-6735
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HIB Coordinator - Mr. Sean Lovell
Mental Health Team Coordinators - Dr. Myla Giles and Mrs. Ellen Anello
Mental Health Team -
School Social Worker Mrs. Ellen Anello Vice Principal Mrs. Lisa Bento
Academic Interventionist Ms. Christa Caldwell
School Principal Ms. Devonne Gorman Vice Principal Mrs. Tameka Green-Foote
School Social Worker Mr. Sean Lovell Community Engagement Specialist Mrs. Davonne Salley
Teacher of Music Mrs. Christine Sweet Teacher of English Mrs. Julie Volmar