The Department of School Counseling offers programs and services to help each student achieve his or her best in school and prepare for future success. Counselors meet with students individually and in groups to help them with educational planning, vocational and career exploration, decision making, as well as, personal issues that affect school performance and future plans. They work with students to help them gain confidence and maintain a positive attitude towards their abilities and their future. Counselors also collaborate with other staff members on Freshman Transition Teams, Child Study Team meetings, and Planning and Placement Teams.

The Department also administers a variety of tests and inventories designed to help students explore their interests and strengths. These can help students think about what they might find interesting and rewarding in future studies and careers.

The Department of School Counseling Services welcomes and strongly encourages communication with parents and guardians. Counselors can be reached at 848-1285.

NEW PROGRAM

NAVIANCE FAMILY CONNECTIONS

The Montville High School Department of School Counseling is very pleased to introduce Family Connection from Naviance, a Web-based service designed especially for students and families. Family Connection is a comprehensive website that students can use to help in making decisions about your courses, colleges, and careers. Family Connection is linked with Counselor’s Office, a service that we use in our office to track and analyze data about college and career plans, so it provides up-to-date information that’s specific to our school.

To access Family Connection, students will need a personal access code, which is provided below. Students can use that code to register for their own Family Connection account.

Naviance Family Connections: http://connection.naviance.com/montvillehs

Under “NEW USER” enter the following registration code, which will be provided to you by your counselor.

To complete your Registration please include a valid email address and then create your own personal password. Once you accept and click on the Complete Registration button – you are logged in and can begin using Naviance Family Connection.

I hope you find this service helpful. Please keep in touch with your school counselor with any thoughts or questions.

Sincerely,

Theodore H. Phillips, Ed.D.
Director of School Counseling