Vision

Eastwood Heights Elementary School Counseling program empowers all students to reach their maximum potential by ensuring their academic, social/emotional, and physical development. Our students are able to demonstrate resiliency when faced with conflict and strive for greatness because they know their true value and self worth. Like our school district, the counseling program prepares and inspires students to continue their education in a college, university or institution of higher learning so that they are successful citizens in their community.

Mission

Our mission as school counselors is to serve as advocates to empower all students to take ownership of their learning in order to achieve their personal goals. We strive to create a safe all-inclusive learning environment where high expectations, collaboration and accountability lead to student success. Our counseling mission reflects those beliefs: Eastwood Heights Elementary School adheres to the philosophy that the school counseling program is an essential and integral part of the overall education process. All students possess the right of equal access to all counseling programs to promote all skills necessary to be productive citizens in our community, to increase student performance in all assessed areas and to ensure that all students are provided the opportunity to graduate college and career ready.

The role of a school counselor, as outlined by the ASCA (American School Counselor Association) national model, encompasses various responsibilities to support students' academic, social, and emotional development. Here's a summary with bulleted points:

• Academic Guidance:

  • Assist students in developing academic goals and plans.

    Guide course selection and career pathways.

    Monitor and address academic progress and challenges.

• Social-Emotional Support:

  • Foster a positive school environment conducive to emotional well-being.

    Offer counseling services to address students' social and emotional concerns.

    Promote interpersonal skills and conflict resolution.

• Career Development:

  • Facilitate exploration of career options and interests.

    Provide information on post-secondary education and career pathways.

    Assist in developing career-related skills and goals.

• Individual and Group Counseling:

  • Conduct one-on-one counseling sessions to address personal challenges.

    Facilitate group counseling sessions for specific issues or concerns.

    Implement interventions to enhance students' social skills.

• Advocacy and Collaboration:

  • Advocate for students' needs within the school community.

    Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student success.

    Play a key role in creating a positive and inclusive school culture.

• Crisis Intervention:

  • Provide immediate support and intervention during crises.

    Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address emergencies.

    Implement strategies to help students cope with traumatic events.

• Data Analysis and Assessment:

  • Utilize data to assess the effectiveness of counseling programs.

    Analyze academic and behavioral trends to inform decision-making.

    Continuously evaluate and improve counseling services based on outcomes.