Rellu – the whole school guides and supports

The Aim and implementation of Student Guidance

The aim of guidance is to support students in integrating into the school community, promoting their well-being, ensuring smooth everyday life and advancing their studies, as well as transitioning to further education or working life. Guidance is provided during key transition phases: from basic education to upper secondary school, throughout upper secondary studies and after graduation.

At the beginning of upper secondary studies, guidance focuses on developing study skills and familiarizing students with the school's operational culture. Students receive guidance through personal counseling, classroom instruction, group advisory sessions, information events and communication. When necessary, students are referred to special education or student welfare services.

At Tampereen lyseon lukio, the roles and responsibilities of those involved in student guidance are outlined in the school.specific student welfare plan.

Principal

• resposible for accessibility when transitioning to upper secondary education and for student selection
• coordinates and supports guidance activities
• informs about rules and regulations related to upper secondary studies and the matriculation examination 

Form teacher

• member of the form teacher team that plans and implements annual group guidance; the team's activities are described in the Tampere region upper secondary education guidance plan
• acts as a primary advisor for their group of students
• serves as the main contact between the school and guardians
• introduces new students to upper secondary school practices
• helps build group cohesion at the start of studies and supports community spirit later on
• holds personal discussions with students in their group
• regulary monitors student's progress, absences and overall situation and intervenes when necessary
• collaborates regulary with the guidance counselor and special education teacher
• holds form teachery sessions as described in the regional guidance plan
• communicates current issues to the group
• participates in the multidisciplinary expert group of student welfare when needed

Form teacher sessions are scheduled depending on the year level: either every Tuesday or every other Tuesday from 12:50 to 13:15. According to announcements, sessions may be for the whole group or smaller teams. No sessions are held during exam weeks. Participation in group guidance is part of mandatory schoolwork and a requirement for completing the upper secondary curriculum.

Form teachers and guidance counselors at Tampereen lyseon lukio are assigned by guidance group.

Subject teacher

• guides and supports students in learning the subject and helps them develop learning-to-learn skills and study readiness
• monitors and records student absences during the course and informs the homeroom teacher if necessary
• tracks student progress in their subject and communicates relevant information to the homeroom teacher when needed
• supports students' readiness for further studies and understanding of working life within their subject area
• participates in the multidisciplinary student welfare expert group when necessary

Guidance counselor

• responsible for the overall planning of guidance counseling at the school
• Guides and assists in creating study plans, matriculation examination plans, further study and career plans, and in registering for matriculation exams
• Helps students with course selection
• Assists in creating personal timetables
• Organizes visits and familiarization with further education institutions and working life
• Provides guidance during transition phases and when a student transfers to another institution
• Collaborates across disciplines to support student well-being
• Participates in the multidisciplinary student welfare expert group when needed

You can reach your guidance councelor by Wilma message, phone, or email. Online booking calendars for guidance counselors are available in Wilma's permanent announcements.

Special Education Teacher

• Assesses the need for learning and study support
• Guides and teaches study skills
• Conducts dyslexia tests and, if necessary, prepares dyslexia statements and other assessments related to learning difficulties
• Provides guidance and statements for special arrangements during upper secondary school and matriculation exams
• Works regularly with guidance counselors, homeroom teachers, and subject teachers
• Participates in the multidisciplinary student welfare expert group when needed

You can reach Special Education Tacher by Wilma message, phone, or email. Online booking calendars for teacher is available in Wilma's permanent announcements.

Digimentors

• Instructs students on setting up their computers and downloading the necessary applications
• Assists students with any issues related to computer usage
• Maintains the E-exam system and organizes Abitti exams during final weeks
• The digital mentor can be reached via Wilma message, email, or can also be found in the teachers' room or workspace in urgent situations

Student tutors

• A group of students selected annually whose task is to support new students starting at Tampereen lyseon lukio (Rellu) Upper Secondary School, especially at the beginning of their studies
• Also participates in organizing various events throughout the school year
• Takes part in presenting the school to comprehensive school students
• At Rellu, there are general tutors, sports tutors, and international tutors

Secretaries

The upper secondary school secretaries are an essential part of the school’s operations and their duties are highly diverse. In addition to students and school staff, the office serves other educational institutions, authorities and numerous other partners.

The secretaries’ responsibilities include, among other things:

• Advising students and guardians
• Ensuring the student administration system is up to date
• Preparing various certificates and statistics
• Preparing and organizing matriculation examinations
• Updating the school’s website and other communication channels
• Assisting with the completion of forms and documents

In addition, the secretaries handle tasks related to payroll, accounting, recruitment and archiving. They also take care of many other daily matters such as user accounts, ordering school supplies and books, invoicing and external customer service.

Janitors

Janitors play a key role in supporting the daily operations and safety of the school.

Responsibilities include:

• Serving as the main point of contact for general customer service, guidance, and information at the school
• Ensuring the safety and functionality of the school premises, and managing arrangements for school events and everyday situations
• Collaborating with staff and assisting students and teachers with furniture arrangements, material transport, and minor technical tasks
• Overseeing access control and monitoring the functionality of building automation systems, as well as managing student lockers
• Coordinating the work of external property maintenance service providers