Program Services

Service Delivery Components

Guidance Curriculum

Guidance lessons presented every six weeks
Lunch Bunch group sessions every six weeks
Provide announcements and activities centered on spirit weeks such as kindness week, bullying prevention week, and Red Ribbon Week
Consult with teachers, administration, parents
THRIVE Night and Open House coordinator

Responsive Services

Referrals to outside counseling resources such as TCHATT, Norma's House, Midcoast Family Services, Fortified Embrace, etc.
Screen and monitor students at risk for suicide, create safety plans and follow up
Visit students in ISS and DAEP
Lead/facilitate individual counseling sessions and small groups
Intentional conflict mediation sessions

Consult with teachers, administration, parents, outside therapists

Individual Planning

Academic conferences with students failing 1 or more classes each six weeks
Career exploration using KUDER Navigation
Coordinate 8th grade program of study visit to high school campus
Coordinate incoming 5th grade transition field trip
Organize Region 3 field trip for 7th graders
Organzie, plan and conduct 8th grade career fair
8th grade counseling and planning for 4 year plan to discuss postsecondary options
Pre-registration guidance lessons and course selection for 5th-7th graders
6th Grade Girls STEM Day
8th Grade Pathways Exploration- Victoria College

System Support

Annual training on Child Abuse, Suicide Prevention, Drug Awareness, Dating Violence, Human Trafficking, and Bullying to all staff
Weekly Meetings within the Counseling Department
Consult with teachers, parents, administration
Campus and district professional learning
Parent Workshops
School Wide Activities - THRIVE Night, Open House, Red Ribbon Week Presentation, Hallettsville Police Department Drug Awareness presentation, Texas A&M Chemistry Road Show, Fall and Spring Dance

Hallettsville Junior High Counseling Smart Goals

Guidance Curriculum: By May 2026, the Hallettsville Junior High counseling program will deliver a minimum of one guidance lesson every six weeks to 100% of students in grades 6–8, covering topics aligned with the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs (e.g., academic success, college/career readiness, personal/social development). Effectiveness will be measured through student feedback surveys and pre/post assessments, with a goal of achieving at least 85% of students reporting increased understanding or skills in the topic area.

Responsive Services: By May 2026, the school counselor will respond to student mental health, behavioral, and crisis-related concerns by providing short-term individual counseling or small-group counseling to at least 90% of students referred for responsive services within 5 school days of referral. The counselor will track referrals and outcomes using a confidential log, and at least 80% of participating students will report improved coping skills or emotional regulation, as measured by pre/post session self-assessments or exit surveys.

Individual Planning: By May 2026, the school counselor will conduct individual academic planning conferences with 100% of students in grades 5–8 at least once per semester, focusing on academic progress, goal setting, and support strategies.

System Support: By May 2026, the school counselor will hold two advisory council meetings—one each semester—with at least eight stakeholders to review program data, gather feedback, and advocate for the school counseling program. Success will be measured by attendance records and feedback surveys.

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