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Program Information

The Hilburn Academy School Counseling Mission Statement:

The mission of the school counseling program at Hilburn Academy is to provide a comprehensive, developmental school counseling program which addresses the academic, career and personal/social development of all students. In collaboration with relevant stakeholders, the school counselors will encourage students to maximize their individual potential in a nurturing, safe and respectful environment and ensure all students have equitable access to a school environment that promotes student success and rigorous learning while also preparing them for future success.

The Hilburn Academy School Counseling Vision Statement:

The vision of the Hilburn Academy comprehensive school counseling program is that all students are responsible, caring, and resilient leaders who strive to do their best every day. All Hilburn students are prepared to reach their full potential, graduate on time and lead productive lives in a complex and changing world.

School Counselors

The role of school counselors has evolved in recent years and may be very different from what many of us experienced growing up. According to ASCA (the American School Counselor Association), a school counseling program is "comprehensive in scope, preventative in design, and developmental in nature". Our comprehensive school counseling program is designed to improve student achievement and enhance the academic, career and personal/social development of ALL students. It is data driven, with the goal of spending 80% of our time in direct service to students by providing classroom guidance, small group counseling, individual counseling, and consultation services. We collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators and other school staff to promote student growth and success, and we serve as leaders in our school.

How can my school counselor help?

Classroom Counseling

Classroom counseling is a preventative approach which allows us to focus on developmental topics and skill building. Lessons build upon individual strengths as students learn specific skills, strategies, and values that will assist them in their academic, personal/social, and career development. Lessons are provided once/month for grades K-5, and quarterly for our middle grades.

Individual Counseling

Parents, teachers, and students can request individual counseling services, which are solution-focused and short-term in nature. Please understand confidentiality is an inherent part of the counseling relationship and vital to a trusting partnership. We encourage students to share with parents and will always contact parents/guardians if we are concerned about a student’s safety.

Small Group Counseling

Small group counseling provides a supportive environment where students can learn new skills and explore topics with their peers. Groups run throughout the year and are offered based on school need, teacher request, or parent request. Permission from a parent/guardian is required, so parents/guardians will always be notified. Topics may include friendship skills, impulse control, school success skills, changing families, and more.

Consultation

We work collaboratively with parents, staff, and community partners to support student growth and success and are available for consultation. Please email or call to schedule an appointment.

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