School Counseling Website
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hello mckinley family!
My name is Alyssa Cavanaugh, and I am the school counselor at McKinley Elementary. It is my pleasure to serve the students and families of McKinley! I enjoy getting to know each student in our school community every year. On this site, you will find information about the comprehensive school counseling program at McKinley Elementary, as well as helpful resources for parents and students. If you need to reach me, feel free to send an email or call using the contact information below. I look forward to getting to know you!
Sincerely,
Alyssa Cavanaugh, M.S., P.P.S.
School Counselor, McKinley Elementary School
Site Foster and Homeless Liaison
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Email: alyssa_cavanaugh@redlands.k12.ca.us
Call: 909-307-5570
mckinley elementary school counseling program
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Redlands Unified School District Elementary School Counselors is to provide an equitable, developmentally appropriate, and data-driven, comprehensive school counseling program that is accessible to all students. School Counselors aim to close the achievement gap by utilizing a multi-tiered system of support to meet the needs of the whole child, empowering them through social-emotional learning, academic development, and career exploration. School Counselors build a partnership with teachers, parents, students, administrators, and members of the community to advocate for a positive school climate, equipping students with the skills necessary to confront the challenges of our changing world.
Vision Statement:
Students who experience the RUSD Elementary Comprehensive Counseling Program successfully manage their lives as healthy, responsible, and productive 21st century leaders who respect themselves and others. They fulfill their dreams through problem solving, critical thinking, innovation, and are contributing members of society. Our students are college and career ready, as 21st century lifelong learners, adapting to life’s challenges in a positive and healthy manner.
the mckinley school counseor believes that...
Every student has his/her own strengths and talents
Every student has the right to learn how to use healthy coping skills in their daily life to deal with the stresses they face now and in the future.
School counselors advocate for a positive school climate for every student, in which they feel safe and cared for at school.
Each student should have access to a full-time, state-certified, master’s-degree-level school counselor to deliver the comprehensive school counseling program.
Every student has the right to feel happy and safe, both physically and emotionally.
Every student deserves to be a part of a culturally compassionate and inclusive school environment.
Every student deserves equal access to education and equitable access to developmental resources.
There is no such thing as "bad" kids, just kids who make poor choices.
School counselors help close the achievement gap by ensuring students have equitable access to academic, social-emotional, and career learning.
All students ethnic, cultural, racial, sexual differences and special needs are honored and considered when planning and implementing the school counseling program
Each student can achieve academic, career and social/emotional success when given appropriate and timely support and interventions as well as rigorous and relevant instruction.