School Counselors
Menlo Park City School District counselors are leaders and advocates in education by implementing essential programs, focusing on academic development, personal/social development, and life skills.
Menlo Park City School District Counseling Program:
- Supports teaching and learning by assuring that all students achieve academic success and develop life skills through the acquisition of academic, career, and personal/social competencies, which will prepare them for meaningful participation in a diverse and changing world.
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Incorporates prevention and intervention activities through school-wide assemblies and activities, classroom guidance lessons, intentional guidance groups, individual counseling, and collaboration with outside community resources.
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Are part of the Crisis Response Team which provides support to students, families and staff in the event of a crisis, emergency or traumatic situation.
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Are responsible for administering violence prevention curriculum and character education programs.
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Design and implement a comprehensive school counseling program based on the National Standards for School Counseling Programs and the American School Counselor Association's (ASCA) National Model.
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Provide intervention services for students experiencing academic and personal/social barriers to learning.
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Provide guidance and information to students and families to ensure success in student attendance, behavior, and prevention of drug use and violence.
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Provide resources to staff to ensure that each school counseling center is a family-friendly environment.
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Ensure that students have access to a safe school climate necessary for academic and social/emotional growth.
All school counselors in Menlo Park City School District hold an active Pupil Personnel Services credential in School Counseling from the State of California.