District Guidance Plan

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1 WASHINGTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT District September 1, 2014 August 31, 2015

2 Washingtonville Central School District Table of Contents I. Commissioners Regulations II. III. IV. School Counseling & Student Support Programs Washingtonville Central School District Counselors & Building Assignments School Goals and Objectives Elementary School Goals and Objectives E.1 Social Behaviors and Adjustments E.2 Parent, Home & Social Relationship E.3 Current and Future Educational Program E.4 Emotional and Behavioral Interventions and IEP Plans E.5 Child Abuse Prevention Middle School Goals and Objectives M.1 Parental Involvement M.2 Student Recognition M.3 Educational and Career Planning M.4 Staff and Student Support Services M.5 Academic, Behavioral and/or Adjustment Interventions M.6 Current and Future Educational Program M.7 Scheduling for Building M.8 Child Abuse Prevention M.9 Sexual Harassment Prevention High School Goals and Objectives H.1 Curriculum and Course Requirements Annual Student Review H.2 Career and College Planning Skills H.3 Current and Future Educational Program Evaluation of Post Secondary Educational Opportunities Graduation Requirements and Expectations H.4 Parental Involvement Academic, Behavioral and/or Adjustment Interventions

3 I. Commissioners Regulation The Washingtonville Central School District offers guidance services in compliance with Commissioner s Regulations Part 100: Elementary and Secondary Education School Program, Section General School Requirements, as well as those associated New York State Board of Regents requirements. Part 100: Section 100.2: j. Guidance Programs 1. Public Schools. Each school district shall have a guidance program for all students. (i) (ii) (iii) In grades K-6, the program shall be designed in coordination with the teaching staff to prepare students to participate effectively in their current and future educational programs, to help students who exhibit any attendance, academic behavioral or adjustment problems, to educate students concerning avoidance of child sexual abuse, and to encourage parental involvement. In grades 7-12, the guidance program shall include the following activates or services: a. an annual review of each student s educational progress and career plans, with such reviews to be conducted with each student individually or with small groups by personnel certified or licensed as school counselors; b. instruction at each grade level to help students learn about various careers and about career planning skills conducted by personnel certified or licensed as school counselors, or by classroom teachers in cooperation with school counselors; c. other advisory and individual or group counseling assistance to enable students to benefit from the curriculum, to help students develop and implement postsecondary education and career plans, to help students who exhibit any attendance, academic, behavioral, or adjustment problems and to encourage parental involvement, provided that advisory assistance shall be provided by teachers or counselors, or by certified teaching assistants under the supervision of counselors or teachers, and that such individual or group counseling assistance shall be provided by certified or licensed school counselors, or by certified or licensed school psychologists or certified or licensed school social workers in cooperation with school counselors; and d. the services of personnel certified or licensed as school counselors. Each school district shall develop a district plan, which sets forth the manner in which the district shall comply with the requirements of

4 this subdivision. The City School District of the City of New York shall submit a separate plan for each community school district, for the High School Division and for the Special Education Division. The plan shall present program objectives, which describe expectations of what students will learn from the program; activities to accomplish the objectives; specification of staff members and other resources assigned to accomplish the objectives; and provision for the annual assessment of program results. The plan shall be reviewed annually by the school districts, and revisions shall be made as necessary.

5 II. School Counseling & Student Support Programs Decision Making Health Education 504 Service IEP Counseling AIDS Information CSE Meetings Peer Mediation Women s Issues PPC Meetings Bullying Education Peer Tutoring Teen Issues Child Abuse Prevention Anger Management AADA Conflict Resolution Parental Referrals Goal Setting Growing Up Safely Friendship & Social Skills DARE Problem Solving Stranger Danger Empathy Alternative Ed. Counseling Substance Abuse Counseling Respect Please call one of our schools counseling offices if you need additional help with any of these issues, or others that your child and family may be experiencing. If there is a need that you do not see listed but feel your child would benefit from, please do not hesitate to contact us. In addition to the above services, other support groups run on an as needed basis. Examples include: grief, divorce, teen relationships, COA, sexual identify issues, eating disorders, and stress. Listed below are other phone numbers and referral numbers for some of our area support services. Teen Help Line Sexual Assault / Rape Child Abuse Reporting Hotline Orange County Mental Health Orange County Social Services Al-Anon / Al-a-teen Alcoholics Anonymous

6 III. Washingtonville Central School District Counselors & Building Assignments Elementary Schools Little Britain Geralyn Vertoske extension Taft Lamont Anglin extension Round Hill Patricia Teare extension Middle School TBD extension TBD extension Kathleen Martin Brown extension Seth Siegel extension High School Scott Lerner (Director) extension Jodi Davis extension Susan Cooney extension Jill Exarchakis extension George Gebert extension Kim Kelly extension At the secondary level individual counselors are assigned primarily for scheduling purposes. Any counselor in the building may perform group discussions, counseling, general questions and any other needed services. Our belief is that this model of a counseling center, rather than individual counselors singly, can better serve our students and families in a more efficient and timely manner.

7 E.1 Washingtonville Central School District A. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: To assist students to appropriately develop and integrate pro social behaviors, and to identify those who exhibit behavioral or adjustment problems. B. TARGET POPULATION: K-5 C. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: 1. To address and assist students with developing pro social behaviors in individual and group settings. 2. To help students adjust in the school environment. 3. To improve academic and personal management skills D. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT: 1. Teacher/staff observation of student actions an responses 2. Parent feedback 3. Increased feedback between students and school personnel E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources Communication Skills K-5 students Guidance Counselor Staff Annually as needed Problem solving Responsibility, decision making, motivation K-5 students Guidance Counselor Staff Annually as needed Friendship Skills K-5 students Guidance Counselor Staff Annually a needed Anger Management K-5 students Guidance Counselor Staff Annually as needed Conflict Resolution 2-5 students Guidance Counselor Staff Annually as needed Self-esteem Enhancement K-5 students Guidance Counselor Staff Annually as needed Socialization Skill Groups K-5 students Guidance Counselor Staff Annually as needed Changing Families Groups K-5 students Guidance Counselor Staff Annually as needed Grief and Loss Issues K-5 students Guidance Counselor Staff Annually as needed

8 E.1 p.2 Washingtonville Central School District Sub-Group Other Resources Staff Assigned / Time -Act as referral source for outside support -Promote peer helping skills -Attend to risk -Attend IST meetings provide consultation with building administration, parents, teachers, and students -Provide identification strategies - Member of the District s Anti-Bullying Committee -Provide consultation with building staff (Special area, Comp. Ed.) K-5 Students Guidance Counselor Staff Annually Member of Safe & Drug Free School Committee (SFDFSC ) Students / Parents Counselors Staff Bullying K-5 students Guidance Counselor Staff Annually Relational Aggression 1-5 Students Guidance Counselor Staff Annually as needed Cyber Bullying K-5 Students Guidance Counselor Staff Annually as needed Classroom Hygiene 3-5 Students Guidance Counselor Staff Annually as needed Annually as Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources needed Conduct make up sessions for all State Testing 3-5 Students Guidance Counselor Staff

9 E.2 Washingtonville Central School District A. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: To initiate and develop a cooperative relationship between home and school. B. TARGET POPULATION: All K-5 Students C. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: To increase parental involvement. D. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT: 1. Teacher/staff observation of student actions and responses. 2. Parent feedback 3. Increase feedback between students and school personnel. E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Offer a series of parent education classes, workshops, parent training sessions, parent consultation and orientation. Offer referral services Open House Night Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources All parents of K-5 Students Guidance Counselor Staff Annually All parents of K-5 Students Guidance Counselor Staff Annually All parents of K-5 Students Guidance Counselor Staff October

10 Washingtonville Central School District E.3 A. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: To prepare students to effectively participate in their current and future educational program. B. TARGET POPULATION: All K-5 Students C. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: 1. To promote school adjustment for all children. 2. Students will understand the purpose of education and expected curriculum for that year. 3. Students will understand the role testing plays in the education process. 4. Grade 5 students will be provided an orientation to the Middle School. D. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT: 1. Teacher/staff observation of student actions and responses. 2. Parent feedback 3. Increased articulation concerning personal problems between students and school personnel. E. PROGRAM DESCIRPTION: -Address personal topics as identified in #1 -Address current topics of concern -Address topics of teacher request -Conduct career awareness sessions Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources K-5 Guidance Counselor Staff As needed Grade/classroom orientation and expectations K-5 Classroom teacher Admin./Guid. Sept. Grade 4 NYS Testing Grade 4 Classroom teacher Admin./Guid. May Guidance Counselor, Classroom Grade 5 visitation/orientation Grade 5 Teacher M.S. Counselor May

11 E.4 Washingtonville Central School District A. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: To identify emotional and behavioral interventions for students with Individual Education Plans. B. TARGET POPULATION: All K-5 Students C. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: To participate in counseling Special Education. D. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT: l. Teacher/Staff observations of student actions and responses. 2. Parent feedback. 3. Increase feedback between students and school personnel. E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: 1. To identify all goals and objectives of Students Individual Education Plans. 2. Attend CSE meetings, provide counseling information. 3. Prepare counseling reports 4. Assess students quarterly counseling progress Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources All K-5 students with Individual Educational Plans Guidance Counselor N/A As needed All K-5 students with IEPS Guidance Counselor N/A As needed All K-5 students with IEPS Guidance Counselor N/A As needed All K-5 students with IEPS Guidance Counselor N/A Quarterly

12 Washingtonville Central School District E.5 A. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: To provide our school population with programs which address child abuse. B. TARGET POPULATION: K-5 C. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: To educate students concerning the avoidance of child abuse. To help students define and understand what constitutes sexual abuse. To help students understand resources available for reporting suspected problems. D. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT: 1. Teacher/Staff education of students 2. Student feedback 3. Communication between students and school personnel E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: 1. Act as a resource for parent information meeting 2. Act as a resource for classroom Instructors Growing up Safely 3. Act as a resource for Health Staff Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources Parents of K-5 Staff, Supportive Student Teachers Services Annually 5 th Grade Teachers Physical Education Staff Administrators Guidance Counselor Annually Nurse & Support Staff Administrators Guidance Counselor Annually

13 M1 Washingtonville Central School District A. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: Encourage Parental Involvement B. TARGET POPULATION: 5 th 8 th Parents C. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: 1. Parents will develop an awareness and support of educational goals and program established for their children. 2. Parents will develop a positive relationship with their child s counselor. 3. Parents will become familiar with the Middle School building facilities. 4. Parents will develop an understanding of school programs and services. D. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT: Parent feedback E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources Incoming 6 th 1. 5 th grade parent orientation parents Counselors, Administration Teachers May 2. Address individual concerns initiated by parents for incoming 6th graders 5 th grade parents Counselors 6 th, 7 th, 8 th grade students new to district 3. Visitations Counselors Student Assistant Counselor, Nurse Spring/Summer August 4. Open House 6,7,8 Counselors/Teachers Admin. October 5. Parent Teacher Conference 6,7,8 Counselors/Teachers Admin. Oct. & Feb. 6. Team meeting with parents 6,7,8 Counselors/Teachers Admin. 7. PTO, website Parents 6,7,8 Counselors PTO Periodically 8. Volunteers Career Day Presenters & Opening Day Greeters 6 th grade parents Counselors PTO

14 M1. p.2 Washingtonville Central School District Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources 9. Communication (Cont.) s & phone calls to parents 6, 7, 8 Teacher Counselors Periodically Students in jeopardy of failing -Failure letters -Summer School Letters & Summer School Program letters the grade Counselors April Students who have failed for the year Counselors June -First 3 Quarter Honor Roll Breakfast 6,7,8 Counselors Admin. May 10. Moving Up Ceremony 8 th grade Counselors Counselor, Admin. June 11. High School 4 Year Plan 8th graders & parents Counselors Dec. - March 12. Individual Parent Meetings 6,7,8 Counselors Admin./Faculty/ Student Assistance Counselor, Nurse 13. Updating parents on Curriculum changes in regards to their alignment with the Common Core Standards 6,7,8 Counselors Teachers, Engage NY

15 M2 Washingtonville Central School District A. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: Student Recognition B. TARGET POPULATION: Students in 6,7,8 grade C. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: 1. Students will be recognized by peers, parents and faculty for their achievements. 2. Students will feel a sense of accomplishment and heightened self-esteem. D. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT: E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources 1. Individual Recognition Conference 6,7,8 Counselor 2. Student of Month pictures in Arch of Triumph 6,7,8 Teacher/Counselor S. Bardin Monthly Oct. Jan. 3. Honor Roll 6,7,8 Guidance Staff Orange County Post April/June 4. Honor Roll Breakfast 6,7,8 Counselors Admin./Staff May 5. VISA Awards 6,7,8 Counselors Staff MP 2 and 3 6. Attorney General s Triple-C Award 8 Counselors Attorney General, Staff, School staff June 7. Sojourner Truth Award 6,7,8 Counselor OCCollege Spring 8. Center for Talented Youth 7,8 Counselor John Hopkins Univ. Fall 9. NJHS Eligibility 7,8 Counselor Spring 10. Moving Up Ceremony 8 Counselor Teachers Admin. June 11. Principal s Recognition for Honor Roll 6,7,8 Principal Counselor 3x s per year 12. N.Y.S. Comptroller s Award 8 Counselor June 13. Sojourner Truth School Based Recognition 6,7,8 Counselor Administrator February 14. Special Olympics 6,7,8 Counselor April/May

16 M3 Washingtonville Central School District A. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: To help students develop and implement educational and career plans. B. TARGET POPULATION: 6 th & 8 th Grade C. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: 1. Students will begin to evaluate different career opportunities. 2. Students will have a clear understanding of High School Graduation requirements and a better understanding of post secondary opportunities. 3. Students will understand college entrance requirements. D. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT: E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: On Going Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources 8 th grade students 1. 8 th grade 4 year plan conference for HS & parents Counselor Dec.- March 2. 6 th grade Career Day 6 th grade students Counselor Parents & Community Feb. 3. Classroom Presentations 6 th & 7 th grade students Counselor, multi-media, guest speaker 4. Transition Plans for IEP Students 8th grade Counselor Sp. Ed. Teacher Spring

17 M4 Washingtonville Central School District A. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: Staff & Student Support Service B. TARGET POPULATION: Staff & Students C. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Assist Administration, Faculty and Support Staff in the daily operation of the Middle School. D. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT: E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources Counselor, School Psychologist, Teachers, administrators, Special Ed Student Assistance Counselor, Nurse, Attendance Officer, RTI Meetings/Referrals Administration Teachers, School Social Worker As needed Teacher/Team Conferences Teachers with concerns Counselor, Team Time As needed Referrals to outside agencies 6,7,8 Counselor Student Assistant Counselor, Psychologist, Nurse, Social Worker As needed Interact with other support staff 6,7,8 Counselor Nurse, Student Assistant Counselor, Psychologist, School Social Worker As needed Nurse, Student Assistant Counselor, Psychologist, Referrals to other school-based providers 6,7,8 Counselor School Social Worker As needed

18 M5 Washingtonville Central School District A. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: Assist students with academic, behavioral or adjustment problems. B. TARGET POPULATION: Students at risk - 6,7,8 C. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Students will improve attendance Students will improve their academic performance Students will demonstrate more appropriate behavior D. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT: Review Report Cards Review Discipline E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Target Group or Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time 1. Crisis Intervention 6,7,8 Counselor Other Resources Student Assistance Counselor, Psychologist Student Assistance Counselor, Psychologist 2. Mediations 6,7,8 Counselor 3. Summer School Registration -retention & promotion meeting Administration, -summer program registration 6,7,8 Counselor Dept. Supervisors June 4. Academic Counseling -review every student s progress report & report card -conference with students who are at academic risk -coordinate parent team meeting -parental contact -letters sent to students in danger of failing for the year 6,7,8 Counselor 4. DASA -Investigation, Mediation, Follow-up for all reported incidents 6,7,8 Counselor and DASA Committee

19 M5 p.2 Washingtonville Central School District Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources 5. Involvement with -RTI 6,7,8 Counselor/Psychologist Staff ,7,8 Counselor/Psychologist Staff -NHS Preventative 6,7,8 Counselor/Psychologist Staff -P.I.N.S 6,7,8 School Social Worker School Social Worker -Child Protective Services CPS 6,7,8 Counselor Nurse, Teacher -Functional Behavior Plan 6,7,8 Counselor/Psychologist -Friends House Runaway shelter 6,7,8 Counselor School Social Worker 6. NJHS Tutors 6,7,8 Counselor/NJHS Students NJHS Advisor As needed 7. Provide Administrators names of students at risk both academically & behaviorally 6,7,8 Counselors Administrator 8. Homework Club Referrals 6,7,8 Counselor/Principal Teachers

20 M6 Washingtonville Central School District A. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: Prepare students to participate effectively in their current educational program and to benefit from the current curriculum offered. B. TARGET POPULATION: C. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: 1. Students will become familiar with the Middle School. 2. Students will feel comfortable and safe in the Middle School. 3. Students will learn what resources are available to them. D. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT: E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources 1. 5 th grade Visitation 5 th graders Counselors Admin. Spring Admin., Student Assistant Counselor, Teacher 2. 5 th grade parent orientation 5 th grade parents Counselors May 3. 5 th grade (teacher) conferences Counselors Elem. Psychologists 5 th Counselors/Teachers May 4. 6 th grade orientation 6 Counselors August 5. 7 th grade new student orientation 7 Counselors August 6. 8 th grade new student orientation 8 Counselors August 7. Individual Meeting with all 6th & 7th grade students. 6-7 Counselors Sept./Oct. 8. Meeting with and schedule all new students Counselors 9. Class Visitation 6 Counselors September 10. Class presentations Counselors Year High School Plans 8 Counselors Parents Dec. - March

21 M6, pg. 2 Washingtonville Central School District Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources 12. SPARC Program 6,7,8 Counselor Administration As Needed IDT 6,7,8 Counselor As Needed CSE 6,7,8 Administration/Psychologist Counselor As Needed 13. Parent Conferences re: Attendance 6,7,8 Counselor/Attendance Officer As Needed

22 M.7 Washingtonville Central School District A. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: Scheduling B. TARGET POPULATION: Grades C. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: 1. All students in the Middle School will be scheduled in the appropriate classes for their current educational placement. 2. All teacher s schedules and student s schedules will be coordinated into the master schedule. D. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT: E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources 1. Rework master schedule Grades 6-8 Counselors Administration - Teacher utilization - Room utilization 2. Input & adjust master schedule Grades 6-8 Counselors Administration - Rotate teacher schedules - Student requests - Teacher assignments - Problem solve master schedule conflicts 3. Assign students to teams Grades 6-7 Counselors/Administration Psychologists 4. Input students into: Grades 6-8 Counselors - Special areas (chorus, band) Encore - AIS - Special Education - Foreign Language selections 5. Adjust student schedules (resolve conflicts, add new students, balance class size) Grades 6-8 Counselors Administration 6. Verify master schedule and students schedules for accuracy Grades 6-8 Counselors Administration September

23 M8 Washingtonville Central School District A. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: Educate students concerning avoidance of child sexual abuse. B. TARGET POPULATION: 6th Grade C. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: 1. Students will be able to identify child sexual abuse. 2. Students will know what is inappropriate sexual behavior, how to protect themselves, and who to go for help. D. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT: E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources Administration/Social Sexual Abuse Prevention Program 6th grade Guest Speaker/Counselor Worker Fall Internet Safety Presentations 7th grade Counselors Fall & Spring

24 M9 Washingtonville Central School District A. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: Educate students concerning all aspects of sexual harassment. B. TARGET POPULATION: Grades C. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: 1. Students will be able to identify what is sexual harassment. 2. Students will gain a heightened awareness of their own behavior in regard to sexual harassment, and therefore modify any negative behavior. 3. Students will be able to identify when and to whom to report sexual harassment. D. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT: E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources Counselor, Teacher, Assistant Principal Psychologist Dignity for All Students Act - DASA 6, 7 8 Counselor/ DASA Committee Student Assistance Counselor

25 HS.1 Washingtonville Central School District A. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: To enable students to benefit the curriculum B. TARGET POPULATION: All students grade 9-12 C. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Students will meet with counselors to review educational requirements for curriculum. Students will understand expectations and requirements of individual courses. Students will review annually their progress and educational course of study. D. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT: Feedback/Interaction between students and school personnel E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources Student Program Conferences 9-12 Counselors Course Catalogue NYS Grad. Req. 9 th grade orientation 9 Counselors Administration, Students August New Student registration 9-12 Counselors Handout, Student Handbook, calendar C-tech orientation 10 Counselors Course book, media C-tech Personnel And Students Nov. Student/parent/Teacher conferences 9-12 Counselors Progress Reports Monthly plans Admin./Teacher As needed Back to School Nights 9-12 Counselors Teachers Fall/Spring Career Interest Inventory-CSE 10 Counselors Library Fall/Spring Course catalogue, Program review 10 th Grade Parent/Student Conference 10 Counselors C-Tech/media Feb. - March

26 HS.1 p. 2 Washingtonville Central School District Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources Personal & Crisis Counseling 9-12 Counselors School Psych./Social worker Student Assist. Counseling, Assist. IEP Mandated Counseling 9-12 Psyc./S.W./Counselors Teachers, Social Worker Referral to Alternative Educational Programs 9-12 Counselors Admin. BOCES Study Habits 9-12 Counselors Teachers AIS 9-12 Teachers Technology, Media, Review material Technology, Media ESL 9-12 Teacher Specialized material Tutoring Services Referrals 9-12 Peer/Prof. Staff NHS/Science Tutoring lists All Year Regents Review Sources 9-12 Teachers, Internet PBS, Internet All Year Academic Assistance 9-12 Student & Staff Classroom resources All year Compact Comm Parents/Teachers/Counselors/ Admin Teachers/Monitor/ Admin/ Discipline Referrals Follow-up Intervention 9-12 Student Handbook Admin. referral All year Internet Search for Academic Support & Teachers, Library counselor, Information 9-12 Computer staff, District website Library Professional Development Counselor Counselors Workshop Honor Roll High Honor Roll 9-12 Administration School Tool Sojourner Truth Award 9-12 Guidance/OCCC School Tool Dec-March Vocational NHS C-tech Center C-tech, Guidance Spring Awards Ceremony 9-12 Counselors/Teachers/Admin. Teacher Support Spring C-Tech Honor Roll Teachers/Admin. School Tool Quarterly Perfect Attendance 9-12 Attendance Teacher School Tool

27 HS.2 Washingtonville Central School District A. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: To help students learn about various careers and career planning skills. B. TARGET POPULATION: All students grade 9-12 C. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Students will be aware of and able to use the career resources available to them. Students will receive personalized feedback regarding careers. D. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT: E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources Library Staff, Counselors and Fall or Spring Career Inventory 10 th grade 10 th grade English Teachers Self-Directed-Search Term CHOICES Computer Assisted Guidance Program Grades 9-12 Counselors, Library Staff Sept-June Grade 9 all new District Counselors/Admin. Orientation to High School Students Staff Orientation booklet August Registration with new students to High School All new students Counselors, Clerical Staff, Admin. NYS Requirements Guidance Library Senior Interviews Grade 12 Counselors Guidance Office Sept./Oct. Annual College fair Grades 11 & 12 Counselors, College Reps. College Media Sept./Oct. Hosting College Visitations Grades 11 & 12 Counselors, College Reps. College Media ASVAB Grades 11 & 12 Counselors, Military Personnel ASVAB profile & Workbook Oct. VESID/Transition Meeting Grades 11 & 12 Counselors, ESID Counselors Psychological/IEP Professional Devel. Counselors Counselors Job Search/workshops College visits Files, exam catalogue, College Application Process Grade 12 Counselors, Students, Parent Internet Counselors, Vo-tech Vo-tech handout, Media C-Tech Orientation Grade 10 Counselors, Students Presentation, C-Tech Dec.

28 HS.2 p. 2 Washingtonville Central School District Target Group or Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources Counselors, C-Tech Staff, C-Tech-Job Fair Grade 12 Business Partners Application May Shadowing Grades 9-12 Coordinator Business Partners Spring School to Work Grades 12 STW Coordinator STW Supervisor Teacher, Business/College, Classroom presentation for Career Options Grades 9-12 Professional Handouts, Media 4 yr. plan, course selection sheet & Annual Review Grades 9-11 Counselors testing information Dec March Counselors, College Life after H.S. Program Grades 10 & 11 Professional Alumni Handouts October College Night (OCC) Counselors, Professional Grades 10 & 11 College Staff Newspaper May Resume Preparation individually or for C-Tech, Business & English Technology, English various classes Grades 9-12 Staff, Counselors Teachers Portfolio Development Grades 9-12 Art Education Technology Search Paper Grades 10 English Staff, Counselors, Library Staff Technology, Media Print Campus Based Work Experience Grades 9-12 Life Skills Teacher & T.A. Business Equip./Business Partner Careers related to Academic Areas Grades 9-12 Classroom and C-Tech teachers Technology, Posters & Handouts Recruitment Tables. Grades 9-12 Military personnel/college Advisor Custodian Internet Search College Career Grades Guidance Counselors School District Wide Website

29 HS.2 p. 3 Washingtonville Central School District Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources SAT Prep Course Grades Instructor/Tech?Media Internet Clubs & Activities Grades 9-12 Advisor/Coach Student Handbook Printed Military recruiting Grades 9-12 Military Rec./Alumni Material/Media JROTC Class Grades 9-12 Staff & Alumni Field Study/outside Agency & Posters Scheduling for courses in Career Interest Grades 9-12 Teachers Professional speakers and Media Tech. Career Field Trips Grades 9-12 Teacher/Parent Transportation Guidance Advisory Ctn. Grades 9-12 Counselor, Parent, Teacher Pamphlets, Tech

30 H.S. 3 Washingtonville Central School District A. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: To help students develop and implement current and future educational and career plans. B. TARGET POPULATION: All students grade 9-12 C. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Students will be informed and evaluate potential career opportunities. Students will have a clear understanding of individual graduation requirements. Students will be informed and evaluate post secondary educational opportunities. D. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT: Feedback/interaction between students and school personnel E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources All students gr. Individual Planning Meetings 9-12 Guidance Counselor Expand Dec-March Senior Interview Grade 12 Guidance Counselor Sept-Oct. PSAT Grades Guidance Counselor Eng/S.S. Teachers Sept.-Oct. WHS College Night Grade Guidance Counselor Admiss. Counselors Oct. Grade 10 Parent Meetings Grade 10 Guidance Counselor Access Bridges Feb./March College Visitation Grade11 & 12 Guidance Counselor Family Career Interest Inventory Classroom Presentation Grade 10 Guidance Counselor Eng/S.S. Teacher Fall/Spring College Applications Grade 12 Guidance Counselor Financial Aid Night Grades Guidance Counselor Fin. Aid Counselor December Scholarship Awareness/Searches Grade 9-12 Guidance Counselor Internet/District website Life After High School (Evening Program) Grade 11 Guidance Counselor College Adm. Office October Vo-tech Presentation Grade 10 Guidance Counselor Vo-tech staff December ASVAB Grade Guidance Counselor Armed Services October

31 H.S.3 p. 2 Report Card Review Grade 9 12 Guidance Counselor Student, Parents, Classroom Teachers Summer School Registration Grade 9-12 Guidance Counselor Summer programs June School to Work Grade 12 School to Work Counselor Community Business Professional Development Counselors Counselor Outside workshops & College Visits

32 HS.4 Washingtonville Central School District A. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: To help students who exhibit attendance, academic, behavioral or adjustment problems and encourage parental involvement. B. TARGET POPULATION: All students Grade 9-12 C. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Improved attendance Improved academic performance Decrease in disciplinary referrals Improved interpersonal communications Increased communications with parents D. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT: E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Review of attendance and call/visit home Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources Attendance teacher, Social Attendance bulletin All students Worker Guidance Counselor Review report cards All students Guidance Counselor Transcript/Admin. Review and adjust schedules All students Guidance Counselor Computer Review discipline letter All students Guidance Counselor Referral file A.P. s Notification of home instruction All students Guidance Counselor Administration Students referred With above Social Worker/Attendance Home visits problems Officer Guidance Counselor, Parent All year/ongoing All year/ongoing All year as needed All year as needed All year as needed All year as needed

33 Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources Meet with new family to district during Calendar/Student Handbook school year. New students 9-12 Guidance Counselor Administration Communicate with family via phone or in- Social Worker/ School person conferences All students Guidance Counselor Psychologist, Teacher Student Assist. Counselors, School Psychologist/Guidance Counselors Refer students to outside agencies Identified students Community Agencies Summer school registration Grade 9-12 Guidance Counselor Summer programs June/July Meet with students in danger of failing Grade 9-12 Guidance Counselor Alternative educational program Grade10-12 Guidance Counselor Report card Teacher Administration Social Worker Other Educ. Service Administration Nov.-Jan. April-July 9 th grade orientation Grade 9 Guidance Counselor/Admin. August Evening parent meeting with Asst. Principal Grade 9-12 Asst. Principal/Counselor Guidance Counselor Fall-Spring After school extra help Grade 9-12 Teacher Guidance Counselor Al-Anon Al-Ateen meetings Identified students Student Assistance Counselor Guidance/Social Worker Interventions Alcohol, Pregnancy, Drugs, Administration, Student Assist. /Social Domestic Violence Identified students Guidance Counselor Worker Court legal proceeding Identified students Guidance Counselor SAC/ Social Worker PINS Students in need S.S./Counselor Parent/Admin./Teachers Web site 9-12 Parents Teacher/Web Manager Tech. Department

34 Sub-Group Staff Assigned / Time Other Resources Report card Senior Warning letters 9-12 Parents Counselor/Admin. Senior interview Tests, Reports, Referral for Spec. Services 9-12 Counselor/Psyc. Teacher, Parent Report card, Teacher IST Committee Teacher/Counselor/Psyc. Reports, Referrals 6 times Crisis Intervention 9-12 Counselor Depending on Crisis Students reentering from Counselor/Psyc.St. Assist. Agency, Teachers, Tutors, BOCES, Rockland Intensive Day Treatment outside placement Admin. Children Psychiatric Center As needed Re-entry Meeting Student Release from Suspension or Admin., parent, counselor, placement student Student Assist. As needed

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