Valley Stream Central High School District Comprehensive (PDF)

1 | P a g e Valley Stream Central High School District Comprehensive School Counseling Plan 2019-2020  2 | P a g e Valley Stream Central High School District Mission Statement The mission of the Valley stream Central High School District focuses on ensuring that all of our students are Learning, Achieving, & Succeeding! Comprehensive School Counseling Mission Statement The mission of the Valley Stream Central High School District’s school counseling Department is aligned with the districts mission to provide all students with a comprehensive school counseling program centered around an engaging curriculum that encourages the maximum level of student achievement through their growth in academic, career and personal/social domains. Valley Stream Central High School District School Counseling Program Services In collaboration with teachers, administrators, parents, community and a caring diverse learning environment, the school counselors are active advocates and contribute to the school community as a whole by helping to center the schools focus on ensuring that all students will strive to reach their personal full potential and be successful lifelong learners and problem solvers.  3 | P a g e Valley Stream Central High School Districts School Counseling Staff 7-12 Mrs. Kelly Whitney-Rivera, District Director of Guidance Kamillah Dawkins, PPS Assistant Principal, Memorial Junior High School Michael DiGiovanna, School Counselor Memorial Junior High School Michele Jackson, School Counselor, Memorial Junior High School Laura Mesa, School Counselor, Memorial Junior High School Alexandra Panos, School Counselor, Memorial Junior High School Robert Milani, PPS Assistant Principal, Central High School Kathleen Hardy, School Counselor, Central High School Tina Kosel, School Counselor, Central High School Amy La Personerie, School Counselor, Central High School Ronald Rini, School Counselor, Central High School Kathryn Sciocchetti, School Counselor, Central High School Robin Small, PPS Assistant Principal, North High School Tamra Bloeth, School Counselor, North High School Joshua Brodsky, School Counselor, North High School Jamie Carbone, School Counselor, North High School  4 | P a g e Michelle Lopez, School Counselor, North High School Nicole Maier, School Counselor, North High School Grace Pariti, School Counselor, North High School Thomas Zervas, PPS Assistant Principal, South High School Patricia Antonelli, School Counselor, South High School Jeanne Battaglia, School Counselor, South High School Karen Cooney, School Counselor, South High School Philip Corsentino, School Counselor, South High School Lori Dugan, School Counselor, South High School Jon Miale, School Counselor, South High School  5 | P a g e Guidance Plan Worksheet School Name: Memorial Junior High School Development Area: Academic A) Program Objective: To assist students achieve academic success B) Target Population: Grades 7-9 C) Expected outcomes: 1. Achieve School Success 2. Improve learning D) Annual Assessment: 1. Review State and Local Assessments 2. Review academic placement, teacher reports, progress reports and report cards. E) Program Description: Program Activity Timeline Student Focus Staff & Resources Program Goal Measure of Program Impact 7th Grade Student Orientation August New 7th grade entrants Counselors, Administration, Parents, Students To familiarize new students with the building and help set up for a successful year. Measure student and parent attendance at event. 7th Grade Team Meetings All year/Bi- weekly 7th grade students School Counselors, 7th grade team teachers, PPS as needed Discuss teacher concerns; coordinate plan of action (parent meetings, etc.) Increase in the number of parent/team meetings and overall communication. Child Study Team Meetings All year/Bi- weekly All students (as needed) PPS Staff To identify students who may be in crisis and formulate an action plan. Improvement of Academic & Social  6 | P a g e Monitor social, emotional and academic needs of these students. Emotional performance Initial CSE Determination Meetings All year All students (as needed) School Counselor, Special Ed. Teacher, General Ed. Teacher, Special Ed. Chairperson, School Psychologist, Social Worker, Related Services Providers, Parent, etc. Review evaluation, consult on potential placement, accommodations and services Academic and social/emotional improvement due to committee review and recommendations. Individual Counseling All year (as needed) All students (as needed) School Counselor Support students academically, emotionally and socially. Measure progress on individual goals. PPS Meetings All year weekly All students School counselors, and AP of Guidance Discuss upcoming events and needs of the department. Collaborate and plan to meet the needs of our students. All PPS staff are aware of departmental programming and their roles. JHS District Meetings All year monthly All students School counselors, & District Director Discuss upcoming events and needs of the department. Collaborate and plan to meet the needs of our students’ districtwide. Up to date on new state regulations; student/parent attendance at district events. Naviance Lessons All year All grades School Counselors Introduction to and sign in to Naviance. Number of students who have registered for Naviance. Back to School Night September All students All building Staff To meet families and provide necessary resources and referrals. Measure parent attendance at event.  7 | P a g e Accelerated Program Student Contract Meeting September 7th & 8th grade students & parents Department Chairs, AP of Guidance, Counselors To lay out framework and expectations of the accelerated/advanced programs Signed parent/student contract New Entrant Orientation October New Entrants all grades School psychologists, social worker, school counselor, student activities director, and Administration To meet with all new entrants and assist them in forming relationships with other new entrants and building support staff Completion of ice breaker activity College Day October 9th grade students JH Counselors, & CHS Seniors Reinforce HS expectations and the importance of building a strong transcript. Students' awareness of graduation requirements and expectations 7th grade Classroom Lesson October 7th grade students School Counselors, Math Department Familiarize students with the building grading policy, expectations, resources, extra-curricular activities, etc. Student feedback at the closure of the session Parent Teacher Conferences November All students Building faculty, school counselors, parents and students. Address parents’ concerns; create action plan and appropriate follow up Measure parent attendance Annual Reviews January- June Special Education Students Parents, Special Education Chair, Counselors, Teacher of Record, General Ed. Teacher, Related Services providers Progress, placement and accommodation review Student is appropriately placed with proper accommodations based on the committee review and recommendations. Course Scheduling for 2020-2021 school year January- June All students School Counselors Accurately schedule students for the following year Improve accuracy of student scheduling.  8 | P a g e Four Years & Beyond January 8th grade students & parents School Counselors, & Director of Guidance To act as the first step in the JHS to HS transition. Provides families with tips for academic scheduling and HS planning Measure student and parent attendance at event High School Articulation January 9th grade students Junior and Senior High counselors Discuss social/emotional and academic concerns and student strengths High school counselors have an increased awareness of the incoming 10th grade students. NCAA Night February All student Athletes School Counselors, Director of Guidance, Director of Athletics, Coaches from Valley Stream and Local Colleges/Universities. To ensure that students interested in participating in College Athletics are aware of the NCAA process and their role. Increase in the number of student athletes registered with the NCAA. College Day Part 2 February 9th grade students School Counselors First review of mid-year “official” transcript and reinforcement of academic expectations. Student survey 8th grade Student/Parent conferences February- March 8th grade students and parents School counselors To create a realistic graduation plan and review 9th grade course requests. Accurate course selection for 9th grade year; increased student involvement. Early College/Career Info Night March 9th & 10th grade students & parents School Counselors, & Director of Guidance To give students and families detailed information regarding the college and career planning process. Increase in student’s ability to connect their interests to college and careers. Articulation meetings with March Incoming 7th grade students School counselors, elementary school teachers, Gain insight on incoming students’ needs, strengths, history, concerns, etc. Scheduling accuracy  9 | P a g e Elementary Districts psychologists, district director, & Guidance AP’s 6th grade Orientation March Incoming 7th grade students School Counselors, Administration, 9th grade Student Helpers, Athletic Director, Student Activities Director. Familiarize students w3ith the building, policies, and expectations. Introduction to building staff. Measure student attendance at event. 504 meetings May-June All eligible 504 students School psychologist, AP (chairperson), nurse, school counselor, parent, student Progress, placement and accommodation review Student receives appropriate accommodations and services based on their 504 plan. 6th grade Student/Parent Orientation May Incoming 7th grade students and parents School Counselors, AP’s and Principal Tour guide for counselor caseload, introduction to the role of a school counselor. Answer parent questions following presentations. Parents signed up for various opportunities offered at Memorial. Summer School Registration June All students as needed Counselors, Clerical Staff, parents and students Students that need to repeat a course are enrolled and registered for the appropriate courses in order to stay on track. Number of (required) students who attend summer school. Guidance Advisory Board Meeting June All Students Advisory Board Members To review and update Comprehensive school Counseling Plan for 19-20 school year. School Counseling Plan is up to date, accurate and implemented.  10 | P a g e School Name: Memorial Junior High School Development Area: Social Emotional Learning A) Program Objective: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and interpersonal skills necessary to understand and respect self/others. Additionally, students will be able to make decisions, set goals, and take necessary actions to achieve goals. B) Target Population: grades 7-9 C) Expected outcomes: 1. Acquire self-knowledge 2. Acquire Interpersonal Skills D) Annual Assessment: 1. Climate Survey E) Program Description: Program Activity Timeline Student Focus Staff & Resources Program Goal Measure of Program Impact 7th Grade Student Orientation August New 7th grade entrants To familiarize new students with the building and help set up for a successful year. Measure student and parent attendance at event. New Entrant Meetings All year (as needed) New entrants School Counselors, AP of Guidance, Guidance secretaries To help new students transition successfully to Memorial JHS. Student is able to read/follow schedule and school policies. Individual Counseling All year (as needed) All students (as needed) School Counselor Support students academically, emotionally and socially. Measure progress on individual goals.  11 | P a g e Lunch Groups All year in 6-8-week session increments. All students (as needed) School Counselor Work on improving a specific skill set based on area of need. Improvement based on determined goals Re-entry Meetings All year (as needed) All students (as needed) School Counselors, Administration, Parent, Student, other PPS members (as needed) Assess and assist in transition back to school Improvement in student behavior Advisory All year 7th & 8th grade students All Faculty Create a safe and non-judgmental space to allow students to create relationships and connect with the school community. Climate Survey Restorative Justice All year All students (as needed) Administration, staff, faculty, students & parents. A practice that can be used proactively, to develop relationships and build community or reactively, to respond to wrongdoing, conflicts and problems. Circles give people the opportunity to speak and listen to one another in an atmosphere of safety, decorum and equality. Positive change in behavior and relationships PPS Meetings All year weekly All students School Counselors, & AP of Guidance Discuss upcoming events and needs of the department. All PPS staff are aware of departmental  12 | P a g e Collaborate and plan to meet the needs of our students programming and their roles. JHS District Meetings All year monthly All Students School Counselors & District Director Discuss upcoming events and needs of the department. Collaborate and plan to meet the needs of our students’ district wide. Up to date on new state regulations; student/parent attendance at district events Back to School Night September All students All building staff To meet families and provide necessary resources and referrals Measure parent attendance at event New Entrant Orientation October New entrants in all grades School psychologists, social worker, school counselor, student activities director, and Administration To meet with all new entrants and assist them in forming relationships with other new entrants and building support staff Completion of ice breaker activity Club Fair October All students Student Activities Director, Club Advisors, Counselors Encourage student involvement and offer extra-curricular activities. Increased number of students involved in clubs and sports. Parent Teacher Conferences November All students Building faculty, school counselors, parents, & students. Address parents’ concerns; create action plan and appropriate follow up. Measure parent attendance.  13 | P a g e Volunteer Fair December All Students School Counselor, & Social Worker Connect students to local volunteer opportunities. Develop school/community relationship Increased number of students volunteering (survey) High School Articulation January 9th grade students Junior and Senior High Counselors Discuss social/emotional and academic concerns and student strengths. High school counselors have an increased awareness of the incoming 10th grade students. 8th grade Student/Parent Conferences February-March 8th grade students and parents School Counselors To create a realistic graduation plan and review 9th grade course requests. Accurate course selection for 9th grade year; increased student involvement Articulation meetings with Elementary Districts March Incoming 7th grade students School counselors, elementary school teachers, psychologists, district director, & Guidance AP’s Gain insight on incoming students’ needs, strengths, history, concerns, etc. Scheduling accuracy. 6th grade Orientation March Incoming 7th grade students School Counselors, Administration, 9th Grade Student Helpers, Athletic Director, Student Activities Director Familiarize students with the building, policies, and expectations. Introduction to building staff. Measure student attendance at event 504 Meetings May- June All eligible 504 students School Psychologist, AP (chairperson), nurse, school Progress, placement and accommodation review. Student receives appropriate accommodations  14 | P a g e counselor, parent & student. and services based on their 504 plan. 6th grade Student/Parent Orientation May Incoming 7th grade students School Counselors, AP’s and Principal Tour guide for counselor caseload, introduction to the role of a school counselor. Answer parent questions following presentations. Parents signed up for various opportunities offered at Memorial. 8th grade Moving Up Ceremony June 8th grade students and parents School Counselors, Administration and Teachers. Recognize student success and promotion to High School. Guidance Advisory Board Meeting June All Students Guidance Advisory Board Members To review and update Comprehensive school Counseling Plan for the 19-20 school year. School Counseling Plan is up to date, accurate and implemented.  15 | P a g e School Name: Memorial Junior High School Development Area: College/Career Readiness A) Program Objective: To provide students with exposure to and opportunities to create their own College/Career goals. B) Target Population: Grades 7-9 C) Expected outcomes: 1. Increased knowledge of College/ Career options. 2. Increase in student’s ability to connect their interests to college and careers D) Annual Assessment: 1. Student Surveys 2. Annual Student Individual Progress Reports E) Program Description: Program Activity Timeline Student Focus Staff & Resources Program Goal Measure of Program Impact Individual Counseling All year (as needed) All students (as needed) School Counselors Support students academically, emotionally and socially. Measure progress on individual goals. JHS District Meetings Monthly all year All students School Counselors & District Director Discuss upcoming events and needs of the department. Collaborate and plan to meet the needs of our students’ districtwide. Up to date on new state regulations; student/parent attendance at district events.