Instruction
Guidance Services
Coordinator of Guidance Services - Larry D. Toomer
230 South Ridge Street
Danville, Virginia 24541
434.773-8186
Welcome to the Office of the Coordinator of Guidance & Counseling Services!
Danville Public Schools’ counseling programs support the Virginia Standards of Learning by providing guidance to students in their academic, career, and personal and social development. School counselors collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators and others to promote learning and help students establish and achieve their education, career, and personal goals. School counselors provide leadership to ensure that students benefit from effective strategies and services aligned with the Standards for School Counseling Programs in Virginia Public Schools. The standards are organized by grade level under the following goals:
- Academic Development — Students will acquire the academic preparation essential to choose from a variety of educational, training, and employment options upon completion of secondary school.
- Career Development — Students will investigate the world of work in order to make informed career decisions.
- Personal/Social Development — Students will acquire an understanding of, and respect for, self and others, and the skills to be responsible citizens.
Danville Public Schools is constantly working to provide our students with the resources they need to meet tomorrow’s challenges and become happy and productive world citizens. This section of our website has been created to keep our students informed of news, educational opportunities, fun and useful resources and much more.
As we continue to add resources to this area, we welcome your comments, suggestions, and submissions. Contact us at: ltoomer@mail.dps.k12.va.us
Click below for information on the following subjects:
Getting help from my guidance counselor
Planning Guide for Post-Secondary Education
Requesting a Letter of Recommendation