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Welcome to Student Support Services
Welcome to Student Support Services
The Student Support Services team is here to partner with you for a successful school year. We work closely with students, families, and teachers to create strategies that ensure every child is learning and thriving.
How We Help
How We Help
Support students’ academic, social, and emotional needs
Collaborate with families and teachers to find solutions
Provide guidance and resources for challenges big and small
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Mr. Francisco Castro – Secondary School Counselor
Ms. Melissa Molina – Secondary Learning Specialist
Ms. Marisela Arraiz – Elementary School Counselor
Ms. Emma Belouche – Elementary Learning Specialist
We’re here for you! If you have questions or need support, please reach out to any member of our team. Together, we can help your student succeed.
Meet Mr. Castro: Your Partner in Student Success
Meet Mr. Castro: Your Partner in Student Success
Mr. Castro is committed to supporting your child’s academic, social, emotional, college, and career growth.
How Mr. Castro Supports Your Child
How Mr. Castro Supports Your Child
Personalized Counseling: Offers individual and group counseling based on students’ unique needs.
Active Communication: Works closely with parents and teachers to support each student.
Wellbeing Initiatives: Leads school-wide programs to promote social and emotional health, addressing risk factors as they arise.
College Counseling: Guides students through every step of college selection, applications, and admissions.
Questions or concerns?
Contact Mr. Castro at fcastro@cicvalencia.org.
He’s here to help your child succeed!
Meet Ms. Molina: Supporting Every Learner
Meet Ms. Molina: Supporting Every Learner
Ms. Molina works closely with students, parents, and teachers to help every child reach their full potential.
How Ms. Molina Supports Your Child
How Ms. Molina Supports Your Child
Personalized Plans: Develops and manages Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Individualized Support Plans (ISPs) tailored to each student.
Effective Accommodations: Monitors and adjusts accommodations to ensure they work well for your child’s needs.
Strategic Interventions: Provides timely support to boost student abilities, close achievement gaps, and promote positive choices.
Have questions or need support?
Contact Ms. Molina at mmolina@cicvalencia.org.
She’s dedicated to helping your child thrive!
Meet Ms. Arraiz: Supporting Elementary Student Well-Being
Meet Ms. Arraiz: Supporting Elementary Student Well-Being
How Ms. Arraiz Supports Your Child
How Ms. Arraiz Supports Your Child
Emotional Support: Helps students with motivation, friendships, and managing test anxiety.
Behavioral Guidance: Works with students, parents, and teachers to address concerns like missing class or responsibility issues, using the Elementary School Incident Report (ESIR).
Team Collaboration: Partners with families and staff to create a caring, supportive environment for every child.
Questions or concerns?
Contact Ms. Arraiz at marraiz@cicvalencia.org.
She’s here to help your child feel and do their best!
Meet Ms. Belouche: Elementary Learning Specialist
Meet Ms. Belouche: Elementary Learning Specialist
Ms. Belouche partners with students, parents, and teachers to help every child succeed.
How Ms. Belouche Supports Your Child
How Ms. Belouche Supports Your Child
Personalized Support: Designs and manages Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Individualized Support Plans (ISPs) for elementary students.
Tailored Accommodations: Ensures learning accommodations fit your child’s unique needs and makes adjustments as needed.
Optimizing Success: Works to create the best learning environment for every student.
Questions or need support?
Contact Ms. Belouche at ebelouche@cicvalencia.org.
She’s here to help your child thrive!
What We Do
What We Do
Our Philosophy: Student Support Services
At Student Support Services, our mission is to advocate for every student and support their growth beyond the classroom. We believe students learn best when they have positive relationships with teachers, staff, and peers.
Our Commitment
Whole-Child Support: We nurture students’ social and emotional well-being, knowing this leads to academic success.
Strong Relationships: We build connections with students and families to create a supportive school community.
Role Models: Our team leads by example, supporting academic, social, emotional, and career development for all students.
Continuous Growth: We are dedicated to growing and learning alongside our students, ensuring our team is always improving to serve your family better.
Journal.pdfBuilding Character Through Values at CIC
Building Character Through Values at CIC
How We Reinforce Values at CIC
How We Reinforce Values at CIC
Chargers for Character:
Chargers for Character:
In Elementary School, students attend this weekly class to explore topics like friendship, empathy, anti-bullying, honesty, making good choices, and community involvement. The class is interactive, encouraging participation, questions, and self-reflection.
CIC STANDS UP! Nominations:
CIC STANDS UP! Nominations:
Every other Friday, we celebrate students who live out their values. During our Elementary assembly, students are recognized for:
Random acts of kindness
Acts of inclusion
Environmental kindness
Standing up against bullying
The character value of the month
Students receive colored bands for their positive actions and help promote the value of the month throughout the school.
Together, we encourage students to practice and celebrate positive values, helping them grow into caring, responsible members of our community.
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Continuing Values Education in Secondary School
Values education doesn’t stop in Elementary, at CIC, we continue to build character in Middle School through our “Life Skills” course.
Life Skills Class
Life Skills Class
Who: All 6th to 8th grade students
When: Once a week, 82-minute sessions
Led by: Two dedicated psychologist
What Students Learn
What Students Learn
Study skills
Character education
Emotional, social, and sexual education
Group dynamics
Students reflect on real-life issues, develop solutions, and gain tools for personal growth.
We know that raising and educating children comes with questions and challenges. Consistency and perseverance are key, values remain the heart of education at CIC, and we’re here to support every family along the way.
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