The document outlines the key principles of an effective guidance program. It should be a system designed to improve adjustment for all students. It must be responsive to student needs and recognize each student as an individual. The program also requires qualified guidance personnel to ensure competence and leadership. Administrative support is crucial for the program's success.

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system of services designed to improve the
adjustment of each and every person for whom it was
organized (Hatch and Costar (1961)
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responsive to the student’s needs and recognizes the
student as an individual

4. c. Administrative and faculty understanding and support
to the guidance program are crucial to its success.
d. Guidance personnel perform specific tasks distinct
and separate from teaching and disciplining.

5. 2. The Guidance Program is responsive to
the students’ needs.
a. The Guidance Program addresses the developmental
and adjustment needs of the students.
b. The Program considers the unique culture and climate
of the specific population and environment it serves.

6. c. Guidance activities are specifically planned and
develop to ensure Program effectiveness.
d. The Guidance team consists of the school counselor,
psychologists, social workers, teachers, administrators
and other professionals and staff who work together
for the welfare of the students.

7. 3. The Guidance Program recognizes the student as
an individual and is promised on the following:
a. Every individual has needs that must be attended to.
b. Guidance should be extended to all.
c. Every individual is unique and possesses worth and
dignity.
d. Human beings can develop their own insights.
e. All individuals have the right and capability to make
decisions and plans.

8. 4. The Program is in the hands of
qualified personnel.
a. The school counselor is a role model of positive
human relations.
b. Professionally trained guidance personnel are
indispensable for ensuring competence, leadership,
and direction.