My Mission

The mission of the Summit View Academy Counseling program is to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students.  School counselors strive to empower students to maximize their potential and academic achievement.  In partnership with other educators, parents, and community members, school counselors support the educational system to ensure all students at Summit View Academy are prepared with the knowledge and skills needed to function in a changing society.

My Role as a School Counselor

1)     As a Leader

Playing an active role in leading students to succeed through school-based leadership, school improvement and curriculum focused on academic and personal/social development.

2)     As an Advocate

Advocate for students to be able to access academic, career and personal/social curriculum and support programs at the individual, group or entire school population level.

3)     As a Collaborator

The counselor collaborates with school staff, parents, outside agencies and local businesses to promote student achievement of goals through academic and counseling standards.

4)     As an Agent of Systemic Change

School Counselors act on identified challenges that impede students’ success by serving on committees to influence program and policy change. Helping to create action plans that address identified needs of students to maximize their potential for success.

School Counseling Services

The counseling program at Summit View Academy uses the American School Counseling Association National Model as a framework following the three domains of Academic, Career and Personal/Social. 

The counseling services are provided through the following delivery systems:

School Counseling Curriculum:

• Developmental Guidance and Classroom Presentations

Individual Student Planning:

• Student Orientation and Building Transitions

• Conferences and Parent Meetings

• Reducing Barriers to Learning Support Team (RBTL)

• Scheduling

• Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Services

• 504 Medical Plans

• Consultation and Collaboration with Professionals

Responsive Services:

• Crisis Intervention

• Individual Counseling and Mediation

• Referrals to Support Services

• Small Group Counseling

• Behavior Plan Development

• Consultation/Collaboration with Outside Agencies

• Systems Support and Other

• Standardized Testing and Interpretation

• Professional Development

• Data Collection and Interpretation 

• Building Initiatives and Program Development