period with the exception of the Historian who serves for four-years. The elections are reopened each year
and any student, in good academic and behavioral standing, may run for an elective office. Eligible students
(except current 8th graders) must make their intentions of running for an elective office for the up-coming
school year known to the class advisors by March 1st of the current school year, as there are requirements
that need to be met prior to being on the spring ballot. (Due to COVID-19 elections may be held at a
later date)
POSTERS AND ADVERTISING MATERIAL IN THE SCHOOL
Posters and other advertising material of non-school agencies will not be displayed or distributed in the
Enfield Public Schools without prior approval of the Superintendent of Schools. The only exceptions to
this policy will be those sponsored by the P.T.A., P.T.O., or Booster Club organizations.
Any literature or material must have the approval of the high school administration before it can be posted
in the school. No student may pass out literature during school hours or during passing between classes.
V. SCHOOL SERVICES
SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
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Students are encouraged to seek the services of the guidance counselors. They are available for educational,
vocational, or personal counseling, and for information. Each student is assigned a guidance
counselor. However, any student may at his/her discretion make an appointment with any member of the
counseling staff. Appointments may be made at any time with the receptionist in the guidance office. No
appointments will be made during class time.
Some areas in which students will find guidance counselors most helpful are:
peer relationships college selection adult relationships
testing and interpretation school achievement high school curriculum
course selection
vocational/occupational planning
Resource materials will be available in the guidance office and guidance career center including books,
pamphlets, catalogues for college and occupational planning and computerized searches. Special
equipment such as the ACT, Discover, computerized career search, college view and financial aid programs
are available.
Seminars in career and college information will be offered throughout the year by all counselors. Career
Days, College Representatives Programs, and Career Night, will also be sponsored by the Enfield High
School Guidance Department for students and parents.
STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY
Enfield High School Guidance Departments follow the Ethical Standards of American Association of
Counseling and Development.
These standards state in part that the school counselor protects the confidentiality of information received
in the counseling process as specified by law and ethical standards. School counselors are to inform the
appropriate authorities when a counselee’s condition indicates a clear imminent danger to the counselee
or others. This is to be done after careful deliberation and, where possible, after consultation with other
professionals.
The State of Connecticut requires that school personnel, including counselors, report child abuse, child
neglect, suspected child abuse, and/or a child under 13 with venereal disease to the Connecticut
Department of Children and Families.
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