Fort Lee School District Counseling Department
Mission Statement
The mission of the Fort Lee Public School’s School Counseling Services Department is to provide a comprehensive school counseling program that facilitates each student’s intellectual, social/emotional, and academic development, as well as their college/career readiness. Our purpose is to prepare students with 21st century skills necessary to participate in a global community as respectful, responsible, lifelong learners.
Types of Counseling Provided
Academic Development: School Counselors will assist students and their parents/guardians to acquire knowledge of the curriculum choices, plan a program of studies, arrange and interpret academic testing, and seek post-secondary opportunities.
Career Development: School Counselors will help students acquire information and plan for post- secondary education and career opportunities. Students will explore individual goals reflecting their interests, abilities, and aptitudes.
Personal/Social Development: School Counselors will provide opportunities for students to develop an understanding of self, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, communication skills, and an appreciation of diversity
School Counselors guide students toward success by serving as a strong connection for the numerous resources within the school district and community. As members of the educational team, school counselors are dedicated to helping all students achieve their goals. The journey begins in kindergarten and continues through twelfth grade. School counselors serve as valuable guides throughout this journey and provide direction along the path in the areas of:
● Academics
● College and Career Readiness
● Responsive Services
● Social and Emotional Development
School Counseling Services Provided
● Provide Individual/Group Counseling
● Provide crisis counseling and outside counseling referrals when needed
● Conduct student conferences for academic progress
● Conduct parent/teacher conferences to discuss academic progress, and or social/emotional concerns
● Provide classroom guidance lessons on character education, career exploration, Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) awareness and prevention and college planning
● Encourage the importance of attendance
● Facilitate Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) process and 504 development
● Administration of and interpretation of tests and assessments
● Facilitating transition activities special education transition processes
● Ensure all schools are following Stigma-Free Initiative
