Counselors Corner
CAPCS Counseling Department
The school counselors at CAPCS are here to serve as advocates for the students and provide the vital link between the school, home, special services, and outside agencies. The CAPCS Counseling Department supports students at all developmental stages/ levels by advocating and assisting them emotionally, socially, academically, and behaviorally through course selections, college and career planning, and personal/social development.
Meet the Counselors...
American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Statement on the Role of the School Counselor
The professional school counselor is a certified/licensed educator trained in school counseling with unique qualifications and skills to address all students’ academic, personal/social, and career development needs. Professional school counselors implement a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes and enhances student achievement. Professional school counselors serve a vital role in maximizing student achievement. Incorporating leadership, advocacy and collaboration, professional school counselors promote equity and access to opportunities and rigorous educational experiences for all students. Professional school counselors support a safe learning environment and work to safeguard the human rights of all members of the school community.
To find out more about the America School Counselor Association, click here.
School Counseling Services include:
Apply academic achievement strategies
Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
Plan for postsecondary options (higher education, military, workforce)
Individual student academic planning and goal setting
School counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards
Short-term counseling to students
Referrals for long-term support
Collaboration with families/teachers/ administrators/ community for student success
Advocacy for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings
Data analysis to identify student issues, needs, and challenges
Acting as a systems change agent to improve equity and access, achievement, and opportunities for all students
Parents and guardians are always welcome to contact the appropriate school counselors if:
You feel your child is having difficulty with school, familial, or social issues.
You have concerns/questions regarding your child’s academic performance.
You have questions about planning for transitioning your child to high school and post-secondary planning.
You need assistance in finding an outside counseling agency for your child.
You would like assistance in setting up a meeting with your child’s teachers.
There has been a significant change, loss, or stressor in your child’s life at home.
Resources
Help students and parents help themselves by making resources easily accessible.
Student Support
Teen Dating Abuse: 1-800-331-9474
Sexual Assault Home: 1-800-656- 4673
LGBTQ+ Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Runaway Safeline: 1-800-786-2929
Crime Victims: 1-855-484-2846
Gender-Based Street Harassment Hotline: 1-855-897-5910
Talk to a training counselor 24/7: 1-866-488-7386 or text "START" to 678678
2nd Floor 24/7 Youth Helpline (Text or Call): 888-222-2228
TransLifeline: 877-565-8860 (10am-4am)
If you need crisis support, text NAMI to 741741
Parent Resources
Financial Assistance & Job Search (One Stop of Passaic County)
Performcare-Mobile Response Services: 1-877-652-7624
Help children and youth who are experiencing an emotional or behavioral crisis. Accessible 24/7.