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What We Do
School counselors are certified/licensed educators who improve student success for ALL students by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program. They support students within three specific domains:
The goal for all K-12 school counselors is to support all students with application of academic achievement strategies, management of emotions and application of interpersonal skills, and planning for postsecondary options (higher education, military, work force). In order to deliver services effectively, school counselors are recommended to follow the ASCA National Model. Click this link to find out more:
https://www.schoolcounselor.org/About-School-Counseling/School-Counselor-Roles-Ratios
How We Deliver Services
School counselors have evolved the approach to counseling nation wide to expand their reach of services on students. To do this, school counselors categorize their implementation of services into three tiers:
Tier 3: These are individual services that are provided to students. Theses services are intended for the most at need students or for students who have general questions. These services are provided by the counselor of the day, which responds to urgent concerns, or by appointment through the student's counselor.
Tier 2: These are targeted interventions that prioritize a specific population in the school. Theses are provided in a group setting. Examples may include grief services, study skills, anxiety, etc. Theses services are voluntary and require consent of students. Participation is highly recommended if selected.
Tier 1: These are universal services provided to all students. These are the foundational mindsets and behaviors that school counselors believe all students should receive in order to be successful at school. School counselors at Balboa will implement up to 4 lessons per grade level per year and will base the lessons on the three domains.
Student-to-School-Counselor Ratios
Although ASCA recommends a 250-to-1 ratio of students to school counselors, the National Average is 372:1 while California average 432:1 for the 2024–2025 school year (the most recent year for which data is available). See 2024-2025 Report from ASCA
At Balboa we aim to serve all of our students with integrety, justice, and equity. We will work closely with parents and staff, in order to provide the most optimal learning and growing envrioment.
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