Counseling at Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School

Goals of the Guidance Staff of the Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School
• Enabling students to develop academic, personal, social, and decision making skills
• Motivating students to strive for success within and outside school

Trained Academic Professionals and Counselors provide
• Individualized formal and informal meetings conducted during the school year
• Academic self-assessment
• Report Card and Progress Review
• Assist students in selecting courses, registering for standardized tests, and reviewing schedules

The Freshman Year
Groups focus on ensuring a smooth transition to high school
• Junior peer counselors participate in these groups
Groups include
• Time Management/Study Skills
• Communication Skills
• Stress Management/Self-Esteem
• Sensitivity Awareness Training

The Sophomore and Junior Years
Groups continue to create an interactive high school experience
Groups include
• Career/Exploration Interest Groups
• Mentoring Program

The Senior Year
The College Process
• Parent/Student College Planning Conference
• College Application/Admission Process with Counselors and Registrar
• Israel Guidance/Application and Admission Process
Groups continue to create an interactive high school experience
Groups include
• Mentoring Program
• Senior peer counselors

Special Needs Groups
Groups created to assist students in dealing with crisis or ongoing events
Groups are conducted at any grade level and include
• Bereavement and The Changing Family

Committees and Mental Health Programs Facilitated by the Guidance Department
• Peer Counselors
• Drug and Alcohol Awareness
• Students for Social Awareness
• Sexual Harassment/Hostile Environment
• Eating Disorders
• Disease Prevention