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Guidance

Guidance services are available to all students at Baldwin. Mr. Canestri is the counselor for 5th graders and Ms. Maher is the counselor for 6th graders. The purpose of these services is to help each student in his educational, social, and personal development. The guidance office is open daily from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

The guidance counselors are most concerned with each child's adjustment to a new school. In the fall, group orientation is used to guide the students through their first days of middle school and to help them acquire the skills, which will make them successful throughout their years at Baldwin. During the rest of the school year, an effort is made by the counselor to meet with each child individually.

Baldwin's guidance department tries to prevent crises from developing and works closely with the teachers to identify those students who appear to need help. Information, other than confidential facts, is shared when it would benefit the child. Parents should feel free to let the guidance department know of any unusual circumstances at home, which may affect the child's performance at school. This will help the staff at Baldwin assist a child through a difficult time. In case of serious difficulties, the guidance counselor may refer a family to the school social worker or to the school psychologist.

The guidance department maintains students’ records. They are open to parental inspection. The guidance counselor will be happy to help parents interpret a child's test scores and grades. Call the guidance office at 457-0222 to make an appointment.

  • 5th Grade: Paul Canestri, 457-0222 ext: 227 email: canestrip@guilford.k12.ct.us
  • 6th Grade: Pam Maher, 457-0222 ext: 229 email: maherp@guilford.k12.ct.us