Formation of Self
Caring for your amazing mind, body and heart
At Mayfield, girls don’t go it alone. Our breakthrough "Formation of Self" program, or FOS for short, aims to address essential health, wellness and developmental needs of students. The bold curriculum extends through all four high school years with age-appropriate topics addressed at each grade level. Classes meet about twice a month and are taught by our team of student support experts. At the root of the program lies one of Cornelia Connelly's powerful statements:
“Be yourself, only make the self all that God wants it to be.”
Our innovative program speaks to essential topics for teenage girls.
In a uniquely incisive approach to health and wellness education, Mayfield experts have developed year-long seminars at each grade level. Students meet twice a month with our school nurse, counselor, or education specialist to discuss teen-relevant topics, including how to navigate new environments and relationships.
At the root of the program lies one of the seven goals of Holy Child education—“to promote the personal growth and development of all who participate in the life of the school.”
Topics Include
Study Skills & Learning StrategiesCollege-readiness
Life Skills
Stress vs. Anxiety
Relationships
Decision Making
Sleep
Mindfulness
Nutrition
Organization, planning, time management
Self Exploration & Identity
Self Care
Self Defense
Sexuality
Academic Integrity
Formation of Self Team
School Counselor
Erika Mastrobuono, LCSW, takes up mental health issues, including understanding and dealing with stress vs. anxiety and navigating healthy relationships.
School Nurse
Theresa Monakil, RN, teaches students how to stay healthy and how their body systems function.
Learning Specialist
Angela Terrazas and Ann Bussard, LMFT, works with girls on issues including study strategies, time management and the teenage brain.
College Counselors
Lynn Maloney, Amy Lareau, and Katie Clancy '11 focus most of their attention on seniors applying to college and also begin preliminary work with juniors.
Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Kristina Ortega creates a space for students to develop a healthy, positive identity, foster belonging, develop resilience and skills to enact justice in their communities.