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Mission:
Sorrento Primary School Counselor facilitates the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. School Counselors are integral members of the instructional team. They directly impact student achievement by delivering comprehensive services that meet the needs of the 21st century school community.
Vision:
Professional School Counselors are uniquely trained leaders who promote success for all students. They collaborate with school stakeholders using data‐driven decisions to facilitate the success of the 21st century learner in an ever‐changing society. As a result the student will:
There are three types of counseling services available to all students at Sorrento Primary School:
1. Classroom Guidance: Through an enrichment schedule, students in grades K-5th receive a guidance lesson once a week for 45-minutes throughout the school year. These lessons are aligned with the National School Counseling Standards, as well as Character Education.
2. Small Group Counseling: Small group counseling sessions may be offered to students throughout the school year, based on student need. This type of counseling environment allows students to give and receive help from their peers who may be experiencing similar feelings or situations. These are a few examples of small group sessions that have been conducted in the past:
3. Individual Counseling: Individual counseling at the school level seeks to remove any impediments that may be getting in the way of a student being the best learner that he or she can be. It is conducted in a confidential setting and is meant to meet any immediate student needs or concerns. Individual counseling at school is short-term in nature. Should a student need on-going therapy, a referral can be made to an outside mental health provider. Individual counseling referrals for students can be made through the request of a student, parent or teacher.
Mission:
Sorrento Primary School Counselor facilitates the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. School Counselors are integral members of the instructional team. They directly impact student achievement by delivering comprehensive services that meet the needs of the 21st century school community.
Vision:
Professional School Counselors are uniquely trained leaders who promote success for all students. They collaborate with school stakeholders using data‐driven decisions to facilitate the success of the 21st century learner in an ever‐changing society. As a result the student will:
- achieve to his/her maximum potential
- demonstrate academic, career, personal/social problem-solving skills
- recognize and appreciate individual and cultural differences
- develop communication, citizenship and employ-ability skills to make positive contributions to the community
- access human and technological resources for support and information
There are three types of counseling services available to all students at Sorrento Primary School:
1. Classroom Guidance: Through an enrichment schedule, students in grades K-5th receive a guidance lesson once a week for 45-minutes throughout the school year. These lessons are aligned with the National School Counseling Standards, as well as Character Education.
2. Small Group Counseling: Small group counseling sessions may be offered to students throughout the school year, based on student need. This type of counseling environment allows students to give and receive help from their peers who may be experiencing similar feelings or situations. These are a few examples of small group sessions that have been conducted in the past:
- Blended Families
- Friendship Fun
- Girls’ Club
- Boys’ Club
3. Individual Counseling: Individual counseling at the school level seeks to remove any impediments that may be getting in the way of a student being the best learner that he or she can be. It is conducted in a confidential setting and is meant to meet any immediate student needs or concerns. Individual counseling at school is short-term in nature. Should a student need on-going therapy, a referral can be made to an outside mental health provider. Individual counseling referrals for students can be made through the request of a student, parent or teacher.