The Whitesboro K-5 counseling program is designed:
To prepare students to participate effectively in their current and future educational programs
To provide information related to college and careers
To assist students who may exhibit challenges to academic success, including but not limited to attendance or behavioral concerns
Where appropriate, to make a referral to a properly licensed professional and/or certified pupil personnel service provider for more targeted supports
Certified school counselors provide students at Whitesboro in Grades 6-12 with an annual individual progress review plan, which reflects each student's educational progress and career plans; for a student with a disability, the plan shall be consistent with the student's individual education program (IEP).
All Whitesboro students will complete the following activities or services:
School counseling core curriculum instruction for the purpose of addressing student competencies related to career/college readiness, academic skills, and social/emotional development by a certified school counselor.
Where appropriate, staff will make a referral to a properly licensed professional and/or certified pupil personnel service provider for more targeted supports.
Direct student services to enable students to benefit from the curriculum such as:
Responsive services
Crisis response
Group counseling
Individual counseling, appraisal, assessment and advisement
Assisting students to develop and implement postsecondary education and career plans
Assisting students who exhibit attendance, academic, behavioral or adjustment concerns
Encouraging parental involvement
Indirect student services that enable student to benefit from their education
Referrals to appropriately licensed or certified individuals
