LOCATION 
The Guidance Office is located in the “A” wing of  the campus, attached to the Administration offices.

HOW TO SEE A COUNSELOR - It is necessary to make an appointment to see a counselor, and it is recommended that each student do so at least once each year.  Students should come to the Guidance Office before or after school, during nutrition, or lunch time to schedule an appointment. The clerk in the Guidance Office will schedule you with the appropriate counselor. NO STUDENT WILL BE SEEN BY A COUNSELOR DURING CLASS TIME WITHOUT A PASS!

GUIDANCE STAFF - Although students are not limited to seeing a particular counselor, each counselor is responsible for the specific alphabetical grouping listed below to ensure that each student’s record and progress are monitored.



Special Counseling Services
STUDENT STUDY TEAM (SST)
*    Problem solving process designed to assist students in reaching their academic potential
*    Student, parent, faculty, counselor team meets to discuss student’s concerns and develop an action plan in resolving those concerns
*    Contact Assistant Principal in the Guidance Center for more information.

PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING CONFLICT
The way in which students react to conflict will determine in large part whether or not we maintain a safe and orderly environment at Canyon Springs High School. Here are the possibilities and consequences to consider:

FIGHT:  Possible injury, definite suspension, possible transfer to another school, possible expulsion.

TRY TO "TALK IT OUT":  When done privately with an adult mediator, peaceful solution is likely, When done in front of a crowd with no adult to mediate, usually a fight occurs.

ASK COUNSELOR/ADMINISTRATOR/STAFF MEMBER TO HELP RESOLVE THE CONFLICT:  This technique is almost always successful.  This also puts the school on notice that the student has attempted a mature means of resolving a conflict, which would work in the student's favor should an altercation erupt nonetheless.

PEER MEDIATION PROGRAM:  It will address students who are in conflict, two (student) Peer Mediators will be assigned to resolve the conflict.  The students must agree to peer medication, and all information remains confidential, this process can be student request or administrative request for mediation.

IGNORE THE PROBLEM AND HOPE THAT IT GOES AWAY:  This usually does not work, unless the conflict is truly trivial.    

Students have the right to feel safe and to be free from intimidation, threats, or any form of harassment at Canyon Springs High School.

The CSHS staff is committed to providing a safe campus for you. We highly recommend that you do not ignore intimidation, as it usually tends to get worse when ignored. In order for us to provide safety for you, you must tell us of any intimidation, threats, etc., and allow us to resolve the problem.

Please bring these type of concerns to your counselor, administrator, campus supervisor, or any other staff member on campus.

TWO FINAL TIPS:        

1.  Talking about people behind their back ( a.k.a. GOSSIP) is the primary cause of the vast majority of conflicts which arise.  JUST SAY NO TO GOSSIP!  If we all refuse to listen to it and participate in it, IT WILL STOP!    

2.  Avoid gathering at a conflict situation.  Being a part of a crowd to stare and incite an argument or fight only adds tension to an already tense situation.  You can protect yourself and others by avoiding being an onlooker of the situation.  Without a crowd, the conflict may resolve itself.