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Mission Statement
Mission Statement
We, the counselors at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy, believe all students, with proper academic, career, and social/emotional support, will reach their goals and become successful, contributing members of society.
We, the counselors at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy, believe all students, with proper academic, career, and social/emotional support, will reach their goals and become successful, contributing members of society.
Beliefs
Beliefs
We believe that all students can and will learn. We believe that education is the means to reach all goals. We believe that individuality is the key to a successful society. We believe that Failure is NOT an Option.
We believe that all students can and will learn. We believe that education is the means to reach all goals. We believe that individuality is the key to a successful society. We believe that Failure is NOT an Option.
DTSMA Counseling Team
DTSMA Counseling Team
Our DTSMA Counseling Team is here to support you in achieving your personal, academic and career goals!
Our DTSMA Counseling Team is here to support you in achieving your personal, academic and career goals!
Please click on a counselor's name to access their webpage. Click the Request link to access the student and staff request for counseling services form for each counselor.
Please click on a counselor's name to access their webpage. Click the Request link to access the student and staff request for counseling services form for each counselor.
Selina Trahan
Selina Trahan
Counseling & Records Clerk
Counseling & Records Clerk
André Angelle
André Angelle
6th & 7th Grade Counselor
6th & 7th Grade Counselor
Request to see Mrs. Angelle
Request to see Mrs. Angelle
9th & 11th Grade Counselor
9th & 11th Grade Counselor
12th Grade Counselor
12th Grade Counselor
8th and 10th Grade Counselor
8th and 10th Grade Counselor
Professional School Counselors focus on three broad domains.
Professional School Counselors focus on three broad domains.
The academic domain includes implementing strategies and activities to support and maximize each student's ability to learn. This includes scheduling students in appropriate classes.
The academic domain includes implementing strategies and activities to support and maximize each student's ability to learn. This includes scheduling students in appropriate classes.
The career domain has two areas of focus to help students: 1.) understand the connection between school and the world of work and 2.) plan for and make a successful transition from school to post-secondary education and/or the world of work using Individual Graduation Plans.
The career domain has two areas of focus to help students: 1.) understand the connection between school and the world of work and 2.) plan for and make a successful transition from school to post-secondary education and/or the world of work using Individual Graduation Plans.
The personal/social domain helps students learn to manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills so they can be successful in the classroom and in life.
The personal/social domain helps students learn to manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills so they can be successful in the classroom and in life.
Your school counselors are here to support your growth and learning
Your school counselors are here to support your growth and learning
on this journey to develop your excellence and success!
on this journey to develop your excellence and success!
Here is a general list of the services we provide for all students:
Here is a general list of the services we provide for all students:
Direct Services:
Direct Services:
Individual counseling -- short term, solution focused.
Small group counseling
Crisis counseling -- includes suicide, grief, and personal issues.
College and career counseling
Direct instruction through class lessons and school-wide activities.
Group activities such as college and career fairs, post-secondary site visits, student workshops, and community/business tours.
Appraisal -- analyze and evaluate student interest, abilities, skills and achievement to help student develop immediate and long-range plans.
Advisement -- help students make decisions for future plans based on academic, career and personal/social data.
Indirect Services:
Indirect Services:
Referrals -- direct students and parents to resources for additional assistance. This includes requesting social worker services.
Collaboration -- work with others to support student achievement and advocate for equity and access for all. Includes teaming and partnering, school/district committees, and parent workshops.
Consultation -- share strategies that support student achievement with parents, teachers, other educators and community organizations. Counselors serve as student advocates and identify strategies that promote student achievement.
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