Guidance at a Glance
Welcome to Seton Catholic Middle School's guidance page.
Mrs. Mary Lou Kalaus is both Seton's campus minister and the guidance counselor, a combination of professional skills that is a perfect fit for the Seton community. Mrs. Kalaus is responsible for overseeing the religion curriculum and faith formation opportunities at Seton, as well as acting as a counselor in working with students in both group and individual settings.
Mrs. Kalaus, working closely with Seton's administration and other TCCES counselors has developed a comprehensive counseling program that is aligned with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's standards.
Mrs. Kalaus welcomes questions or concerns from parents, students, and teachers. Students are encouraged to meet with her as needed. Individual parent/teacher conferences may be arranged by calling the guidance office.
Special speakers and programs are brought in, sometimes for individual grade levels and sometimes for the whole student body. These resources provide professional expertise in such diverse areas as drug and alcohol abuse prevention, faith development, self-esteem and career planning.
A highlight of the Seton guidance program is our STAR Program. S.T.A.R. is an acronym for Student Teacher Advisory and Recreation. S.T.A.R. is a teacher/student-based guidance program. Its purpose is to provide students with a teacher/advocate who promotes group identity, friendship, a sense of belonging, and pride in self and school. Its goal is to develop an understanding and valuing of self, others, and life experiences. S.T.A.R. groups are made up of 10 to 15 students. They meet on a daily basis for 25 minutes. A typical weekly routine includes one day for school news, individual conferences, and Student Council meetings; three days for discussion and activities on a monthly theme; and one day for recreation. Themes include topics such as careers, conflict resolution, friendships, getting along with others, and harassment/sexual harassment.
Students are encouraged to visit with the counselor for personal guidance and for information on grades, study help, and testing programs. The counselor is available to discuss any home, school, or social concerns with students or parents.
