What do Counselors do?

RRISD Counselors help Purple Sage students meet the American School Counselor Association Research-Based Standards

Helping students meet the following ASCA Standards:

A: Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.

B: Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options.

C: Students will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work and to life at home and in the community.

Helping students meet the following ASCA Standards:

A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.

C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.

Helping students meet the following ASCA Standards:

A: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.

B: Students will employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction.

C: Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training and the world of work.

Classroom guidance lessons

Small group counseling

Short term individual counseling

Career exploration opportunities

Red Ribbon Week

Career Month

Kindness Month

PROs Westwood High School Mentor Program

STARS Mentor Program

Middle school transition

Parent and staff consultation