K-12 COUNSELING PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The school counseling department in Irvington UFSD is committed to providing every K-12 student with a comprehensive program that delivers academic, social-emotional and college and career development. Student centered, goaln focused, individualized and personalized services describe the commitment of the school counselors.
As part of the District Strategic Plan, a Portrait of a Graduate has been created as a framework to guide thinking around curriculum development, assessments and student experiences. The tenets of the Portrait of a Graduate are listed below and are supported by the work of our school counselors in their daily interactions and on-going support of students.
School Counseling Department Mission
The mission of the Irvington School Counseling Program is to develop and deliver a comprehensive school counseling program that cultivates in students the knowledge and skills necessary to experience success in academic pursuits, social –emotional development, and career and post-secondary aspirations. We are committed to building strong relationships with students, families, teachers, and the Irvington Community as we foster student self-awareness and self-reliance through collaboration, support, advocacy, and education.
School Counseling Department Vision for Students’ Success
It is the vision of the Irvington School Counseling Department that students from Irvington will become independent, socially conscious, civically minded members of society. With the help of school, family, and community students will strive for their best selves having developed the skills needed to maximize their academic success and social/emotional development.