Springfield School District provides a guidance and counseling program for all students K-12. Each school is assigned a school counselor. The district provides a coordinated guidance and counseling program which supports the educational and career development of students. The goals of the counseling program are to:

• Develop student decision-making skills.
• Assist students in obtaining information about themselves.
• Help students understand available educational opportunities and alternatives.
• Assist students in establishing tentative career and educational goals.
• Help students accept increasing responsibility for their own actions.
• Develop skills in interpersonal relations.

Questions regarding the counseling program may be directed to the Curriculum Office at 726-3254.