All PUSD students are resilient, critical thinking, life-long and world class learners that advocate, have strong coping strategies & utilize their resources and a growth mindset to find their own individual path to what they personally define as success.
The mission of the Poway Unified School District school counseling program is to inspire and prepare every student to thrive in college, career, and life by providing comprehensive data-driven services. School counselors serve our communities in the academic, college/career, and social/emotional domains, reaching all students in their individual pursuits of success. We recognize and celebrate our diverse communities and provide relevant and research-based interventions to support all learners and their needs TK-12.
Professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population. School counselors don’t work in isolation; rather they are integral to the total educational program. They provide proactive leadership that engages all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to help students achieve school success.
Individual, short-term counseling
Small group counseling
Classroom social-emotional lessons
Crisis response and interventions
Suicide and risk assessments
Staff and school support
Parent and family consultations
Community and outside referrals
Creating skills for learning
Making and keeping friends
Setting goals for academic and personal success
Enhancing teamwork and leadership skills
Self confidence and feeling good about themselves
Adjusting and enjoying school
Managing feelings
Calming and coping strategies
Dealing with peer pressure and bullying
Problem solving, conflict resolution
Navigating family and home dynamics
Exploring ways to help your student succeed in their social and emotional development
Providing support in helping students with their academic success
Improving ways to communicate with your child
Providing referrals to Caring Connections or outside community resources