Fulton County Schools Comprehensive School Counseling Department Action Plan. School Counseling Program Mission Statement

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1 Page1 Fulton County Schools Comprehensive School Counseling Department Action Plan School Counselor (s): Shamona Harrell, Angel Jones, Sally Page, Melissa Perlmutter School: Riverwood International Charter School I. Program Foundation and Delivery Annual School Counseling Program Assessment completed (ASCA National Model p. 59)? Yes x No School Counseling Program Mission Statement The mission of the Riverwood International Charter School Counseling Department is to provide a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate counseling program that encourages the highest level of student achievement by advocating for the academic, career, and social/emotional needs of every student. By collaborating with parents, teachers, administrators and the community, we will equip students with the necessary skills to become confident and compassionate lifelong learners who positively impact our global society. School Counseling Program Vision Statement Belief Statement: The counselors at RICS believe: *All children can learn. They learn in different ways. *The developmental needs of all students are addressed through academic and social/emotional counseling and guidance. *Counselors help ensure a safe, supportive, and secure learning environment for all students. *The counseling team plans, delivers, and evaluates a comprehensive school counseling program to help maximize student achievement. *Data is used to help guide the development of the comprehensive school counseling program. *The ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors are used as the guidelines to help ensure appropriate choices when assisting students. Vision Statement: Our vision is for all students to have the academic, career, and social/emotional skills to be successful, contributing members of our nation and the world.

2 Page2 School Counseling Program Goals and Action Plans **In the section below enter your program goals (2 to 3 total) and provide the comprehensive action plans for achieving your goals. You will include all lessons, activities, interventions, etc. Goal 1: Type your goal here. It should be in SMART Goal format. This goal can be one of your PKES goals. 85% of currently retained 9 th graders in the class of 2018 (with credits) and 10 th graders in the class of 2017 (with credits) will be in the correct grade for the school year. Grade Level Lesson Topic Lesson Will Be Presented In Which Class/ Subject ASCA Domain, Standard and Competency Curriculum and Materials Projected Start/End Process Data (Projected number of students affected) Perception Data (Type of surveys/ assessments to be used) Outcome Data (Achievement, attendance and/or behavior data to be collected) 9 Status reports/ Credit recovery Individual meetings A:B2.3, C:A1.7, C:B1.1 Status reports, transcripts, credit recovery information Oct March Discussion about status/transcript review % of retained students in correct grade at beginning of school year 10 Status Reports/ Credit recovery Ind. Meetings with students & parents A:B2.3, C:A1.7, C:B.1 Status reports, transcripts, credit recovery information October December Discussion about status/transcript review % of retained students in correct grade at beginning of school year 0 9/1 Status/ Credit Recovery Small Groups A:B2.3, A:A3.1, C:A1.7, C:B1.1, C:A1.6 Handouts Oct March Participation in groups % of retained students in correct grade at beginning of school year

3 Page3 Goal 2: Type your goal here. It should be in SMART Goal format. This goal can be one of your PKES goals. Ensuring that every current student who is in grade 12 and in the class of 2016, who has the academic potential to be counted in Riverwood s graduation rate, is given every opportunity to do so. Grade Level Lesson Topic Lesson Will Be Presente d In Which Class/ Subject ASCA Domain, Standard and Competency Curriculum and Materials Projected Start/End Process Data (Projected number of students affected) Perception Data (Type of surveys/ assessments to be used) Outcome Data (Achievement, attendance and/or behavior data to be collected) 12 Transcript/ Schedule Checks NA A:B2.3, A:B1.4 Transcripts/class Schedules, status reports Sep April Review of transcripts with Current Year Classes Graduation Rate Retained students being moved to grade 12 in January Ind. Meetings with retained Juniors Ind. Meetings A:B2.3, A:B2.5, A:B2.7 Transcripts, schedules, status reports Aug/ Sep Student participation

4 Page4 12 Parent receipt of failure letters Senior Failure Letters NA A:B1.4 Failure reports, letters sent to parents Nov and March 2016 TBD Graduation Rate 12 Collaborate about potential Senior Failures NA A:B1.4 Meetings with teachers & graduation coach, parent/teacher conferences, participation in 504/ELL/IEP meetings Sep May 2016 TBD Participation in meetings Graduation Rate 12 Credit Recovery/ Summer School Information NA A:B2.3 Credit Recovery/Summer School Information Jan.- May 2016 TBD Student participation & completion of credit recovery/ summer school Graduation Rate

5 Page5 School Counseling Annual Calendar **The annual calendar should contain all school counseling activities that are coordinated and/or delivered by the school counselor(s). This includes, but is not limited to the following: Classroom counseling lessons, small group counseling, individual counseling (list in the year round section), parent nights, open house, student/parent/teacher meetings, standardized test dates, college and career nights, and other evening activities provided through the school/ community. You may use your own template for your annual calendar and submit it in addition to your action plan rather than filling out the information in this document. Your Comprehensive School Counseling Department Action Plan MUST include the following Fulton School District mandated programs and services and should be listed on your calendar: Bullying Prevention/Intervention Programs and Services (Conflict Resolution) Career Counseling Programs and Services (include GCIS activities for 6 th - 12 th ); (include Career Pathway Lessons for 1 st 5 th ) College and Career Readiness Programs and Services Transition Plans (includes 5 th, 8 th and 12 th grade students) Signs of Suicide (MS/HS only) Think First, Stay Safe (ES only) August Classroom guidance for seniors on Naviance/Parchment/college application process Senior Parent Night about College Process Enroll new students/review transcripts and correct schedules Attend 9 th Grade Class Meeting to be Introduced September Counselors work on buddy system to review transcripts for all grades Present RAMP data to Board Members, Administration,etc. AVID Classroom Guidance Junior Parent Night October Ninth/Tenth Grade parent Nights Individual Junior Conferences (parents invited via mail) continue through December VIP Student Recognition Breakfast (by invitation) Guidance Advisory Council Meeting College Night Ninth Grade Classroom Guidance on Goal Setting, etc. November AVID Classroom Guidance Financial Aid Night AVID Field Trip Rising 9 th grade parent night Ridgeview MS 8 th graders visit VIP Student Recognition Breakfast (by invitation) SOS Program Presentation for New Students

6 Page6 Start Bullying Awareness Proactive program (details to be determined) College Assistance Program (after school) Submit RAMP application December Counselors work with buddy to review senior transcripts Private School Parent Night Tenth Grade classroom Guidance (MOWR/Bridge Law) January PSAT Interpretation Night AP/Dual Enrollment Night ASVAB Administration Ninth Grade Bridge Activity AVID Field Trip SAIL Training (Parent Volunteers) February VIP Recognition Breakfast Enter Electives/Review Transcripts Counselor at Ridgeview MS for registration Counselors work with buddy to review all transcripts March Individual Meetings with 9 th grade students Guidance Advisory Council Meeting Individual Meeting with 10 th grade students VIP Recognition Breakfast Pre-Register Magnet Students AVID Field Trip

7 Page7 April Counselors work with buddy to review senior transcripts Certified Senior Failure Letters based on March progress reports Classroom Guidance for Seniors- Bridge Law Activity/Senior Exit Survey Honors Night Summer/Virtual School Registration May Help prepare and finalize list of seniors for graduation New Student Social Experience Riverwood Summer/Virtual School Registration June/July New Student Recognition Year Round Programming/Services services that occur year round in bulleted format (e.g. Individual Counseling, etc.) services that occur year round in bulleted format (e.g. Individual Counseling, etc.) Individual Counseling and Advisement Ask a Counselor station weekly during lunches in Cafeteria Small Group Counseling Community Referrals Evaluate/Back In Transcripts Register New Students Attend 504/RTI/IEP Meetings Recommendations for Colleges/Scholarships/Other Programs Conduct Parent/Teacher Conferences Provide Names/Assistance for Testing Crisis Intervention as Needed Provide Information for School Website and Newsletters Bi-Monthly Counseling Newsletter Collaborate with Teachers about struggling students Collaborate with School Psychologist and School Social Worker **The school counseling annual calendar must be published on your counseling program website and/or general school site and should also be shared, print form, in appropriate locations (Counseling office, Career Center, program newsletter, school newsletter, and provide hard copies to all school administration, etc.). II. Management and Accountability Use of Time, from the ASCA National Model Template which can be accessed online at the following link:

8 Page8 I plan to spend the following percentage of my time delivering the components of the school counseling program: Planned Time Usage Data Recommended **Previous school year s data can be obtained from Leslie Billey in the Office of School Counseling. Direct Services to Students % of time delivering school counseling core curriculum Provides developmental curriculum content in a systematic way to all students % % of time with individual student planning of time with responsive services Assists students in the development of educational, career and personal plans Addresses the immediate concerns of students Indirect Services for Students % 21 of time providing referrals, consultation and collaboration Interacts with others to provide support for student achievement 80% or more Program Planning and School Support % of time with foundation, management and accountability and school support Includes planning and evaluating the school counseling program and school support activities 10% or less Other/Non Counseling % of time completing non counseling duties Includes Administrative & clerical duties and SST/504/ EL Coordination 10% or less

9 Page9 Advisory Council Semester 1 Meeting Date October 22 Semester 2 Meeting Date March 15 Professional Development Plan I plan to participate in the following professional development opportunities during (please include all school system meetings, conferences, etc.). Date: August 5, 2015; October 9, 2015; March 10, 2016 Ongoing November 2015 TBD August 28, 2015; November 6, 2015; January 29, 2016; March 25, 2016 Event title/description: Fulton Co. meetings/webinars College Presentations (at Riverwood and off-campus) One counselor attending GSCA, Savannah Counseling Professional Development (Book Study) Head Counselor Meetings Professional Collaboration and Responsibilities Group Day/Time Coordinator School Counseling Team Meetings Monthly Sally Page Administration/School Counseling Meetings Four x a Year Sally Page

10 Page10 Student Support Team Meetings (RTI, SST, 504) As Needed Multiple Department Chair Meetings Weekly Principal School Improvement Team Meetings As Needed Principal Other (e.g. School Governance Council, etc.) Counseling Department Planning and Review Meetings Sally Page School Counselor Availability/Office Organization 7:30 AM 4:00 PM The school counseling office will be open for students/parents/teachers from to. 7:30 AM 4:00 The career center will be open from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (if applicable). Roles and Responsibilities of Other Staff and Volunteers (if applicable) Head Counselor (HS)/Lead Counselor (MS) Registrar Records Manager Professional Assistant College and Career Center Assistant Attend Leadership Team Meetings, Attend Head Counselor Meetings, Coordinate Departmental Activities, Share Information with Department, Manage Departmental Budget, Primary Administrator for Parchment, Naviance and GCIS, and Coordinate Professional Assistants activities. Enrollments (check forms and put new students on Eschool), Withdrawals, Coordinates all Sending and Receipt of Student Records, Order Diplomas, Put Test Labels on student test cards, File Student Records, Assist with Answering Phone Calls, Print transcripts as needed Duties are included in Registrar s Position Answer Phone, Greet people who come to Counseling Office, Send transcripts on Parchment, Make appointments for counselors, Clerical Help as needed, create certificates, order supplies Schedule visits from College Representatives, Meet with parents/students about college planning, assist students with SAT/ACT fee waivers, Coordinate all scholarships and scholarship committee, provide information for Counseling Newsletter, Recruit and train Riverwood student Ambassadors, Assist with Magnet program management, help with planning/running of College Night and Senior Parent Night, assist students with financial aid questions

11 Page11 District Due Dates: Comprehensive School Counseling Department Plan due to Professional School Counseling Department on Friday, September 25 th, Comprehensive School Counseling Department Program results due to Professional School Counseling Department and principal on Friday, May 27 th, School Counselor(s) has/have presented the Comprehensive School Counseling Department Action Plan to the principal/counseling supervisor. Principal/Counseling Supervisor has reviewed the plan. Principal/Counseling Supervisor and school counselor(s) has/have discussed, revised (as needed), and agreed to the Comprehensive School Counseling Department Action Plan. ****GA state law, Title , Section15: 80% of Professional School Counselor time should be spent in Direct/Indirect Student Services. School Counselor Signature Principal Signature Date Action Plan was Reviewed and Signed