Counseling Services

Understanding that the closure of schools does not eliminate the support our students need for counseling, our Child Study Team members and school counselors will be available (i.e. email, Google Hangout, etc.) throughout the period of home instruction. School counselors will be accessible during regular school hours to respond to student, parent, and teacher concerns. School counselors will also post to their grade level Schoology classes relevant information to support students’ social and emotional well-being, academic growth, and college and career planning.

Students and families are encouraged to reach out to their school counselor with questions or concerns that they have. ***It is important to note that in case of an emergency, students/parents should immediately dial 911.***

Please know that it is completely normal for families and students to feel anxious over COVID-19 however, it is important to talk through this anxiousness. The National Association of School Psychologists has provided information/talking points for parents to utilize when talking to their children. Please visit the hyperlink below:

Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource

Other emergency contacts include but are not limited to:

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

  • NJHOPELINE: 1-855-654-6735

  • 262-HELP: Bergen County's Designated Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program 201-262-4357

As required by the state memo, we need to "address the provision of appropriate special education and related services for students with disabilities." Therefore, students who have will still need to be provided accommodations or modifications per their IEP, 504, or ELL plan.

  • Student progress will be monitored and feedback provided online by special education teachers when appropriate, with the opportunity to communicate directly during scheduled times.

  • Child Study Team members will send a proactive email to their caseload and be available via email to answer parental inquiries.

  • Understanding that the closure of schools does not eliminate the support our students need from counseling, our CST members will be available via (i.e. email, Google Hangout, etc.) throughout the period of remote learning.

  • Related service providers will email resources/activities home and will be available for consultation during school hours. Upon returning to school, the IEP team will determine if additional services are required.