DMC Guidance and Counseling Office

DMC Guidance and Counseling Office A safe space for every DMCians. Guiding and supporting your personal growth & well-being. 🌷

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 π…π‘πˆπƒπ€π˜ || Are You Truly Career Ready?When we think about preparing for the future, it’s easy to focus solely on ...
25/09/2026

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 π…π‘πˆπƒπ€π˜ || Are You Truly Career Ready?

When we think about preparing for the future, it’s easy to focus solely on grades or classroom lessons. But step into any workplace or future pathway, and you'll quickly realize that real success comes down to something even bigger: how you connect, adapt, and show up every single day!

Whether you're presenting a project, collaborating with classmates, or navigating conversations online, your soft skills are your real superpower. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and Virginia Tech Career Services, top employers look for these 6 core professional competencies:

πŸ—£οΈ Communication: Expressing your ideas clearly in person and onlineβ€”while listening to understand others.
🀝 Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Building strong, respectful relationships through empathy, patience, and shared effort.
πŸ’‘ Creativity & Problem Solving: Using critical thinking to turn challenges into original solutions.
🌟 Leadership: Motivating and guiding others with a positive attitude and adaptability.
πŸ’Ό Professionalism & Productivity: Demonstrating integrity, accountability, and solid work habits that build trust.
🌍 Global Perspective: Valuing diverse backgrounds and viewpoints to learn from one another.

Building a safe, supportive, and respectful school environment starts with these exact same values. Every time you practice empathy, communicate kindly online, and support a peer, you are not only being a great studentβ€”you are actively building your future career foundation.

Swipe through the infographic to discover how your daily habits today shape the leader you will become tomorrow!

Credits & Acknowledgement:
Virginia Tech Career Services & National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Resources

π‡πšπ©π©π² π–πžπ₯π₯𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 π–πžππ§πžπ¬ππšπ² || Friendly reminder for your Wednesday: Be gentle with yourself. Small progress is still progr...
23/09/2026

π‡πšπ©π©π² π–πžπ₯π₯𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 π–πžππ§πžπ¬ππšπ² || Friendly reminder for your Wednesday: Be gentle with yourself. Small progress is still progress. Rest when you need to, take a deep breath, and keep going! Your Guidance & Counseling Office supports you every step of the way.

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐃 π“πŽπƒπ€π˜ || Safe Screens, Safe Spaces: Building a Culture of Digital Citizenship and Online SafetyToday, the Peer ...
18/09/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐃 π“πŽπƒπ€π˜ || Safe Screens, Safe Spaces: Building a Culture of Digital Citizenship and Online Safety

Today, the Peer Facilitators Circle, successfully conducted the Anti-Bullying Seminar at the DMC Covered Court to empower our Grade 7 to Grade 12 students to become responsible digital citizens and compassionate peers.

Our deepest gratitude goes to our distinguished guest speaker, Mr. Al Vincent M. Recentes, Project Development Officer II from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), for sharing his valuable expertise and inspiring our learners to navigate the digital world with responsibility and empathy. We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Peer Facilitators Circle for their dedicated leadership, energetic facilitation, and hard work in making this event seamless.

Finally, we thank all our Grade 7 to Grade 12 student participants whose active presence and enthusiastic participation made today's campaign a resounding success.

Let us continue to carry these lessons forward by choosing to be a buddy instead of a bully and keeping our screens and spaces safe for everyone.

16/09/2026

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐀𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐔𝐃? πŸ€”

It’s all about SAFE SCREENS, SAFE SPACES!

To all Grade 7 to Grade 12 DMCians, tomorrow is the day! Step up, speak out, and learn how we can create safer digital spaces together as one DMC family.

Venue: Covered Court
8:00 AM – 12:00 NN

See you all there! Let’s make this campaign meaningful and memorable! πŸ’šπŸ€

16/09/2026

π‰πŽπˆπ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 πŒπŽπ•π„πŒπ„ππ“: π€ππ“πˆ-ππ”π‹π‹π˜πˆππ† π‚π€πŒππ€πˆπ†π πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ”!

Attention Grade 7 to Grade 12 DMCians! Stand with us this September 18 as we come together to foster a safe, kind, and supportive school environment for everyone.

See you all there! Let’s make this campaign meaningful and memorable! πŸ’šπŸ€

π‡πšπ©π©π² π–πžπ₯π₯𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 π–πžππ§πžπ¬ππšπ² || To all our learners taking their examinations this week, take a deep breath and pause for a ...
16/09/2026

π‡πšπ©π©π² π–πžπ₯π₯𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 π–πžππ§πžπ¬ππšπ² || To all our learners taking their examinations this week, take a deep breath and pause for a moment. Exam stress can easily feel overwhelming, but always remember that your worth, potential, and intelligence are never defined by a single test score or grade.

As you review and navigate through your exams today, focus on what you can control, give your best effort, and treat yourself with kindness. Stay hydrated, don't skip your meals, and get enough rest because your mental and physical health will always come first.

Do your best, leave the rest, and know that your DMC family is rooting for you. If you ever need a safe space to decompress or talk, the doors of the Guidance and Counseling Office are always open for you!

πŸ“£ Attention, DMCians!The DMC Guidance and Counseling Office will be administering the Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) Sur...
15/09/2026

πŸ“£ Attention, DMCians!

The DMC Guidance and Counseling Office will be administering the Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) Survey for SY 2026–2027 on September 21, 2026.

πŸ“Œ ALL FIRST YEAR STUDENTS are required to participate.
πŸ’» The survey will be conducted online.
⏰ Please follow your department’s assigned schedule.

Your voice matters. Your responses will help us better understand and support your well-being as a DMCian. πŸ’š

Please check your schedule below and make sure to participate.

π„π˜π„π’ 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 || Safe Screens, Safe Spaces: Building a Culture of Digital Citizenship and Online Safety πŸŒπŸ’™In celebration of...
15/09/2026

π„π˜π„π’ 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 || Safe Screens, Safe Spaces: Building a Culture of Digital Citizenship and Online Safety πŸŒπŸ’™

In celebration of Anti-Bullying Month, the Guidance and Counseling Office, together with the Peer Facilitators Circle, invites all JHS and SHS learners to our upcoming seminar on digital safety, responsible online behavior, and peer support on September 18, 2026, Friday.

π˜Όπ™π™π™€π™‰π˜Ώπ˜Όπ™‰π˜Ύπ™€ π™‰π™Šπ™π™„π˜Ύπ™€ π™π™Šπ™ π˜Όπ™‡π™‡ π™Žπ™π™π˜Ώπ™€π™‰π™π™Ž (π™‚π™§π™–π™™π™šπ™¨ 7 𝙩𝙀 12):
Please take note that ATTENDANCE IS A MUST for all Grade 7 to Grade 12 students. Attendance check-in begins promptly at 8:00 AM, and check-out will be at 11:30 AM – 12:00 NN. Please arrive early to settle in before the opening program!

Let's work together to create safer digital spaces and build a culture of kindness on and off our screens!

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 π…π‘πˆπƒπ€π˜ || Understanding the Stress ContinuumHave you ever stopped to ask yourself, β€œWhere am I on the stress sca...
11/09/2026

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 π…π‘πˆπƒπ€π˜ || Understanding the Stress Continuum

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, β€œWhere am I on the stress scale today?”

Stress isn’t just an β€œon” or β€œoff” switchβ€”it exists on a spectrum. As shown in this insightful continuum, stress ranges from Understimulation (feeling disengaged or bored) to Optimal Readiness (feeling sharp and engaged), all the way to Reactivity, Injury, and Illness when pressure becomes continuous or overwhelming.

It is completely normal for our positions on this continuum to shift depending on school, work, and personal life. Recognizing where you land is the very first step in practicing proactive self-care and knowing when it might be time to rest, adjust, or reach out for support.

Remember, you don’t have to wait until you hit "Too Much Stress" to prioritize your mental health. Our doors at the Guidance and Counseling Office are always open whenever you need a safe space to talk, recalibrate, or recharge! πŸ’™

Credits & Acknowledgement:
Indiana University (Trauma-Informed Care Coursework)

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