The guidance and counseling program at West is committed to giving students an individualized and personalized educational experience in a diverse, multicultural student population.
The West Junior High School Guidance Department is comprise of the school counselors Mr. Colin O'Grady and Ms. Erin Williams and the guidance secretary Ms. Barbara Horvath. The main school phone number is 412-351-0698. Below are the direct extensions for the secretary and the school counselor:
phone: ext. 4232
e-mail: willer@whsd.net
Guidance Secretary: Ms. Barbara Horvath
phone: ext. 4230
e-mail: horvba@whsd.net
The main goal of the guidance department is to assist students in reaching their individual potential. Some major elements of the program include:
- Individual Counseling
- Mediation
- Consultation
- Large Group Presentations
- Coordination of Testing
- Family Support
- Crisis Intervention
- Orientation
- Scheduling
- Referrals
The following links will provide you with valuable information regarding the counseling program.
What Is The School Counselors Role?
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
Disipline Policy
- Time Out Procedures
- Saturday School
- In School Suspension
- Out of School Suspension