** Guidance Objective ** "I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again."  -- Mahatma Gandhi -- ********************* The Guidance Program at Stella Maris Academy attempts to assist students in identifying/achieving their maximal personal, social, academic, and intellectual potential to help ensure both career and life success.  As such, the program also aims to prepare/provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully facilitate/manage their lifelong adjustment amidst constant societal   change and challenge. In keeping with the premise that the delivery of a school guidance program is a shared responsibility, all members of the school staff are considered to be members of the School Guidance Team.  Indeed, a comprehensive and effective school guidance program requires regular communication and consultation between students, school personnel, parents and the community in general. At Stella Maris Academy, the Guidance Counsellor is available to meet students and/or parents to review student concerns and/or goals and to monitor student progress.  Both students and parents are encouraged to get acquainted with the counsellor early in the school year and to always feel welcome to drop in for a chat. "By dissecting the petals, no one ever gathered in the beauty of the rose." --  Anthony de Mello – Taking Flight --