This article is an effort to bring about reform within the high school's administrative culture. The realignment of the administrative and counseling units allowed for personalizing services to students and parents. It is anticipated that through the new model, supervisory duties, individualizing curriculum, advising and disciplining students, collecting data, and developing community involvement will be better addressed and served.
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