Implementation of Management Guidance Counseling in Building Self Acceptace Through Information Services at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri City of Binjai

This study examines the important role of school principals in improving educational standards at Al-Jihad Private Islamic Middle School, Medan City. This research aims to understand how school principals lead to improve the quality of learning in Islamic educational institutions. In this effort, it is important for school principals to create a learning environment that supports the development of students' creative and innovative talents. This research methodology uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques including observation, interviews and documentation studies. The findings from this research reveal three related findings: 1) the role of the principal as a leader in improving the quality of learning at Al-Jihad Private Islamic Middle School in Medan City, which includes innovators, motivators and administrators; 2) principal programs to improve the quality of learning at Al-Jihad Private Islamic Middle School in Medan City including active participation in social and community organizations, education and training (diklat), study assignments, seminars, workshops and conferences, as well as the creation of works scientific, and mobilization of the teacher evaluation team; 3) Supporting factors for school principals include: a) government and foundation support, b) internal madrasa support (principals, teachers and students), c) alumni support, d) collaboration with the private sector. Inhibiting factors include: a) lack of mastery of technology and teacher creativity, b) lack of research or scientific work by teachers, c) excessive administrative burden for teachers rather than focusing on developing the quality of learning.