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Columbia Borough School District’s

Comprehensive School Counseling Plan

PA Chapter 339.31

In Accordance

There shall be a written plan on file, approved by the local board of school directors, for

the development and implementation of a comprehensive, sequential program of guidance

services for kindergarten through 12th grade. The plan must include procedures to provide for

guidance services to AVTS’s. Upon request, the plan shall be submitted to the Secretary of

Education. (PA Chapter 339.31)

Purpose

The purpose of Columbia Borough School District’s Comprehensive School Counseling Plan is

to implement and maintain a connected K-12 School Counseling program that will provide

academic, social/emotional, and career services for all students.

Prepared by: Erica Ware, M.Ed., LPC

Alisa Hershey, M.Ed.

Justin Houghton, M.Ed.

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Table of Contents

339 Planning Committee……………………..…………………………………….………..… …..…..3

Philosophy……….…………………………………………………….…………….……………..…...4

Mission Statement………………………………………………………………….………………..….4

Vision Statement………………………………………………………………….………………….….4

Core Beliefs……………………………………………………………………….……………….........4

School Counselor Roles……………………………………………………...……………………….....5

Advisory Council………...……………………………………..……………………….........................6

Role of Stakeholders………………………………………………………………………………..…...7

School Counseling Program Goals & Delivery K-12…………………………………………….….….8

Calendars of Monthly Activities & Program Delivery K-4 ………………..……….….……….….….9

Calendars of Monthly Activities & Program Delivery 5-8 ………………..…………. ………….….17

Calendars of Monthly Activities & Program Delivery 9-12 ………………..…… …….………….…24

School Counselor Budgets

K-4………………………………………………….……………………………………….….34

5-8……………………………………………………………………………………….…….. 34

9-12………………………………………………….………………………………………….35

Academic/Career Plan

Middle School………………………………………………………………………….………36

High School………………………………………………….……… .………….........….……38

Career Plan – Middle School/High School………………………………….………….......…………39

Academic and Career Plan Explanation……………………………….……….…………...………....40

Notification of LCCTC and Programs Offered…………………………………….………………….41

Organizing Post-Secondary Resources………………………………………………………………...43

Position Guides

Elementary School Counselor………………………………….……………………….……...54

Middle School Counselor…………………………….………………………………….……..57

High School Counselor…………………………….…………………………………….……..60

Appendix A………………………………….……..School Counseling Core Curriculum Action Plans

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2017-2018

Chapter 339 Planning Committee

High School Counselors & 339 Writers Justin Houghton – Grades K-4

Erica Ware – Grades 5-8

Alisa Hershey – Grades 9-12

Andrea Martinez - College and Career Advisor

Columbia Borough Administrators Dr. Steele (Interim Principal) – Grades K-4

Dr. Jodie Parkinson – Grades 5-8

Dr. Michael Smith – Grades 9-12

Dr. Gregg McGough, Director, Curriculum Development and Federal Programs

Tom Strickler – Superintendent

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Philosophy

Columbia Borough School District’s School Counseling Department creates a safe environment where every student will

be treated with respect and dignity. Every student deserves access to the School Counseling Department with School

Counselors who advocate, support and keep students’ best interest in the forefront of all situations. The School

Counseling Department recognizes the special needs and all ethnic, racial, sexual, and gender differences of our students.

To implement our program, the School Counselors follow the American School Counselor Association’s National Model.

The School Counseling Department works to prepare students to become contributing members of their local community

and society by achieving their academic, social/emotional, and career goals.

Mission

It is the mission of the Comprehensive School Counseling Program of the Columbia Borough School District to provide a

safe learning environment for each student in the areas of academic, career, and social/emotional development. The

Comprehensive School Counseling Program utilizes the ASCA National Standards for School Counseling programs, the

ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors, as well as the Pennsylvania Career and Work Standards in partnership with the school

and community to prepare all students to become independent life-long learners and responsible, caring citizens and is

delivered by state-credentialed School Counselors.

Vision

The School Counseling Department will implement a connected K-12 curriculum that prepares all students to be college

and career ready based on data and ethical practice.

Core Beliefs

The Columbia Borough School District School Counseling Department believes:

● Every student has the ability to learn and succeed.

● Every student has access to the Comprehensive School Counseling Program which will reduce the barriers to

learning and close the achievement gap.

● Every student will be treated with respect and dignity in order to feel safe and welcome in our school.

● The School Counseling Department will use data to drive a goal-oriented and a solution-focused program.

● All matters regarding confidential situations with students will be ethically handled.

● The School Counseling program will address specific goals and student competencies in academic,

social/emotional, and career domains.

● Every student has the right to any and all necessary preparations to become college/career ready, in order to be a

contributing member of the Commonwealth.

● The School Counseling program should be planned and coordinated with the entire educational community,

utilizing the combined resources of that community.

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School Counselor Roles

Leader – The School Counselors promote academic, career, and social/emotional development of students and support

the academic mission of the Columbia Borough School District. School Counselors are data-driven and accountable. The

School Counseling Program is delivered to all students and is critical to closing the achievement gap. The School

Counselors guide the development and implementation of initial and ongoing referral, coordination, and follow-up of a

variety of services for children needing additional support. The School Counselors provide direct services to students and

teachers based on the referral process. The School Counselors maintain records, such as referral date and documentation

of student support services and interventions. The School Counselors work in collaboration with Special Education

colleagues to coordinate support services for students and communicate with parents regarding student needs. The School

Counselors regularly meet with students to ensure that students’ needs are being met and act as a point of contact for

outside organizations working with students and their families. The School Counselors follow the Ethical Standard for

School Counselors.

Advocate – The School Counselors advocate for students to ensure access to and success in a rigorous academic

curriculum and career exploration, remove barriers that prevent student learning, strategize to close the achievement gap,

and create opportunities to support student learning. The School Counselors’ focus is to impact and empower students to

find educational and career opportunities by being a voice for students who may be underserved, underprivileged, and

socio-economically disadvantaged.

Collaborator – The School Counselors collaborate with teachers and staff to promote academic success for all students

and maintain open communication with all stakeholders. The School Counselors ensure that all students benefit from the

school counseling program. The School Counselors offer training to parents to enhance educational opportunities for

students.

Agent of Systemic Change – The School Counselors use data to determine the effectiveness of policies and practices

enlisting the support of policy makers establishing opportunities to address these concerns. The School Counselors use

data to set goals and develop an action plan to make policy changes. The School Counselors embrace the ethical

obligation to ask challenging questions.

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Columbia Borough School Counseling Advisory Council

The School Counseling Department will hold an advisory council meeting twice a year in order to gain administrative

support and parental feedback about what is and what is not effective. The School Counselors will present the

Comprehensive School Counseling Plan, presenting data showing that goals are being met.

Advisory Council Committee Members:

School Counselors:

● Alisa Hershey – Grades 9-12, Columbia High

School (student ratio: 400:1)

● Erica Ware – Grades 5-8, Taylor Middle School

and Middle School Hill Campus (student ratio:

450:1)

● Justin Houghton – Grades K-4, Park Elementary

School (student ratio: 550:1)

Principals:

● Dr. Michael Smith – Grades 9-12

● Dr. Jodie Parkinson – Grades 5-8

● Dr. Steele, Interim Principal -

Grades K-4

Educators

● Josh Nolt (Grades K-4)

● Aubree Lockard (Grades 5-8)

● Jessica Henry (Grades 9-12)

Parents:

● April Conroy – Grades 9-12

● Jamie Berntheizel - Grades 5-8

● Beth Putt - Grades K-4

Community Members/Business Representatives

● Dave Cunningham

● Vickie Anspach

Post-Secondary Partners

● Laura Nalls – HACC

● Megan Dancause - Thaddeus

Stevens

● Ben Stiles - LCCTC

Students

●

Superintendent:

Tom Strickler

School Board Member

● Janet Schwert

CTC Representative

Dr. Benjamin Stiles

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Role of Stakeholders

Students - receive academic, career, and social/emotional services of the school counseling program. Students help

deliver our school counseling program by identifying peers who are struggling with mental health, drug and alcohol, and

social and domestic abuse issues. Students also act as mentors and role models for their peers.

Parents/Guardians/Families - represent the support system of our students. Parents support our students by holding their

children academically and socially accountable through monitoring their grades, discipline, and attendance reports, and by

attending meetings at school for IEP and/or academic progress.

Educators - provide direct instruction for the students in the areas of Social Studies, Science, English, Mathematics,

Technology Education, Business Education, Physical Education, and the Arts. They impact our program by collaborating

with the School Counselors in meeting the goals for the School Counseling program by identifying at-risk students who

need academic and social/emotional support.

Administration - oversee and direct day-to-day school operations. They impact the School Counseling Program by

collaborating with the School Counselors to create a strong leadership team for supporting our school counseling program

goals. They also help to collect data for program accountability; developing policies and activities that support program

goals; work with all stakeholders of our school to make it a safe place for our students to learn and develop their career

goals.

Business/Community Agencies – The School Counseling Department partners with outside agencies to ensure

appropriate services are in place for each of our students. We partner with local businesses and organizations to provide

job shadow opportunities for our high school students and to recruit presenters for our Career Days.

Post-Secondary Partners - represent resources the students use to transition into the next level of training and education.

The School Counselors partner with local employers, universities, trade schools, colleges, military, and other post-

secondary institutions to provide our students with college fairs, campus tours, and other information needed for the

application process to post-secondary institutions.

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School Counseling Program Goals & Delivery K-12th

Academic Domain: ● The School Counselors will ensure academic success by engaging with students, parents, educators, and

community members to create and monitor academic achievement plans.

Social/Emotional Domain: ● The School Counselors will help to create a safe school environment for all students by teaching conflict

resolution and coping skills through classroom and small-group lessons and by working with our administration,

faculty and staff to identify and refer students who are struggling with mental health and drug & alcohol issues.

Career Domain:

● The School Counselors will implement a connected K-12 Career Counseling Program that ensures that all

students will have a career pathway to pursue after graduation.

ASCA Domain Big Idea SMART Goal

Academic The School Counselors will ensure

academic success by engaging with

students, parents, educators, and

community members to create and

monitor academic achievement

plans.

85% of students will be promoted to the

next grade level.

College/Career The School Counselors will

implement a connected K-12 Career

Counseling Program that ensures

that all students will have a career

pathway to pursue after graduation.

100% of students will be exposed to

college and career resources and

opportunities.

Social/Emotional The School Counselors will help to

create a safe school environment for

all students by teaching conflict

resolution and coping skills through

classroom and small-group lessons

and by working with our

administration, faculty and staff to

identify and refer students who are

struggling with mental health and

drug & alcohol issues.

100% of students will have access to the

School Counselor.

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Calendars of Monthly Activities & Program Delivery

Grades K-4

August

Academic Social-Emotional Career

Introduction to students in

classrooms – what does

Mr. Houghton do as a school

counselor?

Back to School Night

Counseling day to day

Student check-in

Start Mentor Program (All

Year Long)

Counseling students on

responsibility, study skills, and

the importance of school

Student concern meetings with

parents, teachers, and students

September





Lessons K-4 on Park

Elementary rules and

expectations (building wide)







Student check-in

SST Meetings SST Meetings

Gifted Screenings Crisis/TW Ponessa Referrals

Classroom Counseling Lessons Classroom Counseling Lessons Classroom Counseling Lessons

Write and manage 504 plans

throughout entire school year

October


Lesson on Responsibility –

grades 2-3

Lessons on Listening skills –

K-1

Lesson on Careers (career

interest survey) – grade 4

10



Red Ribbon Week Counseling students on



SST Meetings

Gifted Screenings


Student check-in

SST Meetings

Crisis/TW Ponessa Referrals


November


Parent-Teacher conferences Parent-Teacher Conferences Grade 4 – career lesson part 2

(career interest survey)

Send out needs assessment for

small groups to teachers – start

small groups/classroom lessons



SST Meetings

Gifted Screenings


Student check-in

Send out needs assessment for

small groups to teachers – start

small groups

SST Meetings






December


Continue small groups Continue small groups Counseling students on



Student concern meetings with Counseling day to day

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Student check-in

SST Meetings

Gifted Screenings

SST Meetings



January




Start new small groups Counseling students on



SST Meetings SST Meetings Career Day - grades 3, 4

Start new small groups

Lesson on study skills – grades

3,4

Gifted Screenings


Student check-in



February




Small Groups

Pennies for Patients




SST Meetings

Small Groups

Gifted Screenings


Student check-in

SST Meetings



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National School Counselor

Week


Week


Week

March


PSSA Testing Counseling day to day

Student check-in

Start career cruising with grades 3,4



SST Meetings

Gifted Screenings


Counseling students on responsibility,

study skills, and the importance of school

Classroom Counseling Lessons Classroom Counseling

Lessons

Classroom Counseling Lessons

April


PSSA Testing Student check-in







Crisis/TW Ponessa Referrals Career Cruising – grades 3,4

SST Meetings

Gifted Screenings

May







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Student check-in the importance of school

SST Meetings

Gifted Screenings



June





Student check-in


responsibility, study skills, and the

importance of school

Gifted Screenings Crisis/TW Ponessa Referrals

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School Counselor Related Activities Non-School Counselor Related Activities

● SST Meetings ● Door duty in the morning

● Individual Counseling ● Dismissal duty in the afternoon

● Classroom Lessons ● Cafeteria duty (at times)

● Gifted Screenings ● Pennies for Patients

● Testing for SST meetings ● School Faculty Meetings

● Parent/Teacher meetings ● SSI Paperwork

● Crisis/outside agency referrals ●

● Documentation – individual counseling and

data organizer throughout the day

●

● Phone calls to/from parents ●

● Red Ribbon Week ●

● Career Day ●

● Small Groups ●

● PSSA Preparation and Testing ●

● Sending out needs assessments to staff

● Attend IEP Meetings

● Consultation with district-wide school

● counselors in the implementation, delivery,

and fidelity of 339 Plan

● Mentor Program

● Mentor Program

● Create and manage 504 Plans

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Program Delivery

Grades K-4

Guidance Curriculum

Provides developmental,

comprehensive guidance

program content in a

systematic way to all

students preK-12.

Prevention,

Intervention &

Responsive Services

Addresses school and

student needs.

Individual Student

Planning

Assists students and

parents in development

of academic and career

plans.

System Support

Includes program,

staff and school

support activities and

services.

Purpose

Student awareness, skill

development and

application of skills needed

to achieve academically

and be career and college

ready by graduation.

Purpose

Prevention,

Intervention, and

Responsive services to

groups and/or

individuals.

Purpose

Individual student

academic and

occupational planning,

decision making, goal

setting and preparing

for academic

transitions.

Purpose

Program delivery and

support.

Academic

● Introduction to

students – who am

I and what does a

school counselor

do?

● Classroom Lessons

on importance of

school and

homework, and

responsibility

● Gifted Screenings

● PSSA Testing

● Red Ribbon Week

● Consultation with

district-wide school

counselors in the

implementation,

delivery, and

fidelity of 339 Plan

Academic

● SST Meetings

● Parent/teacher

meetings on

academic

related topics

● Mentor

Program

● 504 Plans

Academic

● SST Meetings

● Parent/teacher

meetings on

academic

related topics

Academic

● Retention

meetings for

certain

students

Career

● Career Day

● Assemblies to get

students thinking

about their

interests/hobbies

and how that could

relate to a job

someday

Career

● Career

counseling to

students

Career

● Career

counseling for

students

Career

● Career

counseling for

students

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● Career Lessons in

the classrooms



counselors in the

implementation,

delivery, and


Social-Emotional

● School-Wide

Positive Behavior

Expectations

● Classroom lessons

on social/emotional

topics



counselors in the

implementation,

delivery, and


Social-Emotional

● Individual

counseling to

students

● SST Meetings

● Mentor

Program

Social-Emotional

● Small groups to

certain students

● SST Meetings

Social-Emotional

● Referrals to

TW Ponessa

for long-term

therapy

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Grades 5-8

Ongoing Monthly Counseling Activities

August


Correct schedules for grades 7

and 8 CHAP meetings

Individual discussion prior or

during IEP meetings

Schedule newly enrolled

students for grades 7 and 8 Individual student crisis meetings

IEP meetings

Individual student meetings at teacher,

student, administrator, or parent

request

CMS Hill Campus Open House



September


CMS Taylor Campus Open

House CHAP meetings


during IEP meetings

Student Support Team Individual student crisis meetings Beginning of the Year lesson

about school counselor



request

Social Emotional Unit – individual

lesson based on needs assessment

given to staff and students at the end of

previous school year

October


Counseling individual students

with poor academic skills CHAP Meetings


during IEP meetings


with poor grades





Begin planning for Spring

Career Days at both campuses

Student Support Team

Red Ribbon Week – classroom lessons

using research materials or victim

impact

Begin planning for Career Unit

that begins in February

Individual student crisis meetings 8th Grade field trip to CTC



request

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November





during IEP meetings


with poor grades







Academic Unit – individual

lesson based on needs

assessment given to staff and

students at the end of previous

school year

Individual student crisis meetings Ongoing planning for Career

Unit that begins in February




request

December





during IEP meetings


with poor grades











school year

Individual student crisis meetings Ongoing planning for Career




request

PSCA Conference (Counselor

PD) PSCA Conference (Counselor PD)

PSCA Conference (Counselor

PD)

January





during IEP meetings


with poor grades Individual student crisis meetings








request

Ongoing planning for Career


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school year

Begin planning for PSSA


February





during IEP meetings



Ongoing planning for Spring


Continue Planning and

Paperwork involved in PSSA



request

Career Unit – individual lesson

based on needs assessment

given to staff and students at

the end of previous school

year


Week National School Counselor Week


Week


March





during IEP meetings





Continue Planning and

Paperwork involved in PSSA



request

Career Unit – individual lesson

based on needs assessment

given to staff and students at

the end of previous school

year

8th Grade College Field Trip Career Day – Hill Campus


April





during IEP meetings




Career Days at Taylor Campus

PSSA Assessment – ELA



request

PSSA Assessment – Math


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May/June


PSSA Assessment – Science Individual student crisis meetings Individual discussion prior or

during IEP meetings

PSSA Assessment – Make-ups



request

present transition lesson to grade

6

complete PSSA make-ups and

mail back the remaining tests to

the DRC

participate in transition program

for grade 6 at CMS-Hill Campus

Distribute needs assessment to

staff, distribute needs assessment

to students in grades 5 through 7

Participation in HS graduation

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counselors in the implementation, delivery,


● SST Coordinator

● Individual Counseling ● Gifted Screenings

● HS Emotional Support Counseling ● Testing for Gifted Screenings

● Classroom Counseling Lessons ● PSSA School Testing Coordinator

● Parent/Teacher Meetings ● Assist with Lunch and Door duty as

requested and needed

● Consultation with Teachers ● SSI Paperwork for the Commonwealth

● Consultation with Administrators ● Department meetings for CMS Special Ed.

● Consultation with Parents ● District Curriculum Leader Meetings

● Documentation of work throughout the day ● Serve as Curriculum Leader for Special Ed

and School Counselors K-12

● Crisis Counseling ● CMS Curriculum Leader Meetings

● Outside Agency Consultation/Referrals ● School Faculty Meetings

● Phone Calls to/from parents ●


● School-wide programming ●

● Needs Assessments to Staff and Students ●

● Attend IEP Meetings ●

● Serve as LEA at IEP Meetings as needed ●

● Set up meetings with parents as requested ●

● School Counseling Department Meetings ●

● Weekly CHAP meetings ●

● District Pay Day for Kids committee ●

● Lesson planning ●

● Research for lessons ●

● Research for issues involving students ●

● Gatekeeper for T. W. Ponessa referrals ●

● Consultation with T. W. Ponessa therapists

regarding students who are being seen by

them

●

● Meetings with BHRS personnel regarding

students receiving those services

●

● Documentation or consultation regarding

students in placement for mental health

services

●

● Other duties as assigned and requested ●

● Mentor Program ●

● Create and manage 504 Plans ●

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Program Delivery

Grades 5-8

Guidance Curriculum





students preK-12.

Prevention,

Intervention &

Responsive Services


student needs.

Individual Student

Planning

Assists students and

parents in development

of academic and career

plans.

System Support

Includes program, staff

and school support

activities and services.

Purpose


development and

application of skills

needed to achieve

academically and be

career and college ready

by graduation.

Purpose

Prevention,

Intervention, and

Responsive services to

groups and/or

individuals.

Purpose

Individual student

academic and

occupational planning,

decision making, goal

setting and preparing

for academic

transitions.

Purpose


support.

Academic Academic Academic Academic

Consultation with


counselors in the

implementation, delivery,


Introduction to students –

who am I and what do I

do as a school counselor?

Classroom Counseling

Lessons on the three

ASCA School

Counseling Domains

PSSA School Testing

Coordinator

Red Ribbon Week

School-wide

Programming

SST Meetings

Parent/Teacher

meetings on academic

related topics


lessons on topics based

on staff and student

needs assessment

Red Ribbon Week

research based

programming

Referrals from parents

and staff for gifted

screenings

504 Plans

SST Meetings

Parent/Teacher

meetings on academic

related topics

Follow-up with students

from classroom

counseling lesson

programming as needed

or requested from staff

or students

Retention meetings for

certain students

Parent/Teacher meetings

as requested

Career

Career

Career

Career

Career Day

What in the World

Assembly – 5th grade

CTC field trip

Career Unit taught to

all students based on

needs assessment from

staff and students.

Career Day at both

campuses

Individual career

counseling for students

to develop a Career

Plan

Career counseling for

students

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Lessons

Consultation with


counselors in the



5th grade students

participate in “What in

the World” assembly

for career awareness

(also CTC)

8th grade students go on

field trip to one of the

CTC campuses

Social-Emotional Social-Emotional Social-Emotional Social-Emotional

School-wide behavior

expectations to be Safe,

Respectful, and

Responsible


Lessons

Consultation with


counselors in the



Social/Emotional Unit

taught to all students

based on needs

assessment from staff

and students.

Behavior expectations

are woven into

classroom lessons as

well as into our

Character Education

Bulletin board at each

Campus

Individual crisis

counseling

Individual counseling

for students with peer

issues

Parent meetings/phone

calls concerning issues

with their children

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Grades 9-12

Ongoing Monthly Counseling Activities

August


Parent/Student/Teacher meetings with

students who were retained last year

Send out Counseling Groups Needs

Assessment via Google Survey to all

students via students’ Gmail accounts

Plan WIB Grant Budget

Registering Seniors for

SAT/ACT (CA)

HR Presentations with logins and

passwords and how to access the

school counselors

CHAP Scholarship Packet planning

Daily meetings with students

about future college and career

plans (CA)

Enrollments Individual Counseling Schedule Career Choices 1 & 2

students

Working on applications and

scholarships with seniors(CA)

Schedule changes Crises/Outside Agency Referrals Freshmen Orientation

Senior CHS Proficiency Lists –

Algebra and Literature

Monthly meeting with CBPD Consultation with district-wide

school counselors in the

implementation, delivery, and


College Ambassadors (CA)

Keystone audit 9-12

CVA enrollments

Counselor Connection (with teachers)

Individual Counseling (Set and

monitor academic goals)

Attend IEP meetings

AEP Referrals

Enter NCAA courses

Dual Enrollment – HACC & MU



September


Schedule Study Skills groups Schedule and plan Counseling

Groups: Healthy Relationships and

Coping Skills

CTC Sophomore and Junior

Presentation


SAT/ACT (CA)

Plan PSAT Testing CHAP Scholarship Packet planning



plans (CA)

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Credit Checks 9th Individual Counseling PHEAA – My Smart

Borrowing Senior Day

Planning for College

Application Day/Week (CA)



Crises/Outside Agency Referrals College tours/visits(CA)

CVA enrollments Monthly meeting with CBPD Financial Aid-FAFSA Changes

Overview Parent Night

College Rep visits to Columbia

(CA)

Counselor Connection (with teachers) Student concern meetings with


Questbridge presentation to

College Ambassador and top

students Seniors (CA)



Consultation with district-wide






Attend IEP meetings CAC Monthly Training (CA)

AEP Referrals College Ambassadors (CA)

October


Implement Study Skills groups

9th-12th

Implement 6-week counseling

groups: Healthy Relationships and

Coping Skills

Senior Project student check-ins

and create presentation schedule


SAT/ACT (CA)

PSAT Testing Red Ribbon Week CTC Sophomore Tours



plans (CA)



CHAP College Rep visits to Columbia

(CA)

CVA enrollments Individual Counseling Scholarship Packet planning

Planning for College Application

Day/Week (CA)

Counselor Connection (with teachers) Crises/Outside Agency Referrals Promote CV College Fair and

Pathways to 21st Century Careers





Monthly meeting with CBPD Plan Career Day

CAC Adviser Summit (CA)

Attend IEP meetings Student concern meetings with


Plan Basecamp Summit – Central

Penn trip

Filing FAFSAs with Seniors(CA)

AEP Referrals Process students’ college

applications


Senior Graduation Concern Letters College tours/visits (CA)

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CAC Monthly Training (CA)

Ready-To-Work program for

Seniors through Lancaster WIB

Financial Aid Night

November





groups: Healthy Relationships and

Coping Skills

CTC Juniors Tours


SAT/ACT (CA)

CVA enrollments CHAP College Application

Day/Week(CA)

Counselor Connection (with teachers) Individual Counseling Scholarship Packet planning


(CA)



Crises/Outside Agency Referrals Plan Career Day



plans (CA)

Attend IEP meetings Monthly meeting with CBPD Basecamp Summit – Central

Penn



AEP Referrals Student concern meetings with


Process students’ college

applications and write

counselor recommendations

Filing FAFSAs with

Seniors(CA)

Credit Checks 11th College tours/visits (CA)

Implement Study Skills groups 9th-

12th

Coordinate ASVAB testing






College Ambassador

Applications made(CA)


December


Plan Keystone testing CHAP Senior Project Presentations

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SAT/ACT (CA)



Individual Counseling Career Choices 1 trip to HACC



plans (CA)

CVA enrollments Crises/Outside Agency Referrals Career Choices 2 trip to MU


(CA)

Counselor Connection (with teachers) Monthly meeting with CBPD CTC applications - processing







Scholarship Packet Distribution

Filing FAFSAs with

Seniors(CA)

Attend IEP meetings Young Men’s Symposiums –

JA


AEP Referrals Plan Career Day

Distribution of College

Ambassador applications and

interviews(CA)

College tours/visits(CA)

ASVAB testing





January


Keystone testing Plan 6-week counseling groups: Body

Image, Anger Management, Coping

Skills, LGBTQ

Junior/Senior Breakfast


SAT/ACT (CA)

Credit Checks 9-12 CHAP Daily meetings with students


plans (CA)



Individual Counseling Plan Career Day


(CA)

Contact parents to discuss a plan for

failed classes

Crises/Outside Agency Referrals CTC Applications due

Planning for F&M College

Summit(CA)

CVA enrollments and progress

meetings

Monthly meeting with CBPD College tours/visits(CA)







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Filing FAFSAs with

Seniors(CA)

Attend IEP meetings CAC Monthly Training (CA)

AEP Referrals College Ambassadors (CA)

Scheduling preparation for next year

Schedule Semester 1 failure meetings

February





groups: Body Image, Anger

Management, Coping Skills, Anger

Management

Plan Career Day

Registering Juniors for

SAT/ACT (CA)

CVA enrollments CHAP Plan Decision Day(CA)



plans (CA)

Counselor Connection (with teachers) Individual Counseling College tours/visits(CA)



Crises/Outside Agency Referrals Scholarship Packets due


(CA)

Attend IEP meetings Monthly meeting with CBPD F&M College Summit(CA)

AEP Referrals Student concern meetings with








Scheduling Filing FAFSAs with

Seniors(CA)





March




CHAP Graduation planning


SAT/ACT (CA)

CVA enrollments Individual Counseling Young Women’s Symposium -

JA



plans (CA)

Counselor Connection (with teachers) Crises/Outside Agency Referrals Career Day

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(CA)



Monthly meeting with CBPD Plan Decision Day (CA)

Attend IEP meetings Student concern meetings with


College tours/visits(CA)

AEP Referrals Prepare for Scholarship vote



Scheduling Consultation with district-wide




Filing FAFSAs with

Seniors(CA)

Dual Enrollment – HACC & MU CAC Monthly Training (CA)




April


Plan Keystone testing CHAP Scholarship vote


SAT/ACT (CA)



Individual Counseling Career Choices 1 trip to HACC



plans (CA)

CVA enrollments Crises/Outside Agency Referrals Career Choices 2 trip to MU


(CA)

Counselor Connection (with teachers) Monthly meeting with CBPD Scholarship teacher and

administrative votes







Graduation planning

Filing FAFSAs with

Seniors(CA)

Attend IEP meetings Decision Day (CA)

Scheduling College tours/visits(CA)







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May


Keystone testing CHAP Graduation planning


SAT/ACT (CA)



Individual Counseling College tours/visits(CA)

CVA enrollments Crises/Outside Agency Referrals College Rep visits to Columbia

(CA)

Counselor Connection (with teachers) Monthly meeting with CBPD Daily meetings with students


plans (CA)





Questbridge Presentations to

College Ambassador and top

students Seniors (CA)

Attend IEP meetings Consultation with district-wide






Scheduling Filing FAFSAs with

Seniors(CA)

Distribute Summer School

information as needed


Dual Enrollment – HACC & MU College Ambassadors (CA)



June




CHAP Graduation

Contact parents about Summer

School

Individual Counseling Send seniors’ final transcripts

Keystone scores audit 9-12 Crises/Outside Agency Referrals Send final transcripts for

accepted CTC students

CVA enrollments and progress

meetings

Monthly meeting with CBPD Consultation with district-wide








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Attend IEP meetings

Finalize schedules for 2016-2017


● Parent/Student/Teacher meetings with

students who were retained last year

● Senior CHS Keystone Proficiency Lists –

Algebra & Literature

● HR Presentations with logins and

passwords and how to access the school

counselors

● Keystone Audit 9-12

● Enrollments/Scheduling ● Plan, Schedule, & Monitor PSAT Testing

● CVA enrollments and progress meetings ● Coordinate ASVAB testing

● Attend IEP meetings ● Keystone testing coordination

● Individual Counseling (Set and monitor

goals)

● Create Master Schedule

● Enter NCAA courses ● Scholarship vote

● Send out Counseling Groups Needs

Assessment via Google Survey to all

students via students’ Gmail accounts

●

● CHAP ●

● Crises/Outside Agency Referrals ●

● Monthly meeting with CBPD ●

● Plan WIB Grant Budget ●

● Scholarship Packet planning ●

● Study Skills, Healthy Relationships,

LGBTQ, Body Image, Anger Management,

and Coping Skills Groups

●

● Credit Checks 9-12 ●

● Student concern meetings with parents,

teachers, and students

●

● CTC Sophomore and Junior Presentations,

Tours, & Applications

●

● Schedule Career Choices 1 & 2 students ●

● PHEAA – My Smart Borrowing Senior

Day

●

● College tours/visits ●


● Senior Graduation Concern Letters ●

● Senior Project student check-ins and create

presentation schedule

●

● Financial Aid Overview Parent Night ●

● Promote CV College Fair and Pathways to

21st Century Careers

●

● Career Day ●

● Basecamp Summit – Central Penn ●

● Process students’ college applications and

write recommendations

●

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● College tours/visits including Career

Choices 1 trip to HACC and Career

Choices 2 trip to MU

●

● Senior Project Presentations ●

● Young Women & Men’s Symposiums –

JA

●

● Junior/Senior Breakfast ●

● Financial Aid Night ●

● Decision Day ●

● Graduation planning ●

● Distribute Summer School information


counselors in the implementation, delivery,


● Ready-To-Work program for Seniors

through Lancaster WIB

● AEP Referrals

● Create Master Schedule

● Senior Scholarship vote

● Mentor Program

● Create and manage 504 Plans

Program Delivery

Grades 9-12

Guidance Curriculum





students preK-12.

Prevention,

Intervention &

Responsive Services


student needs.

Individual Student Planning

Assists students and parents in

development of academic and

career plans.

System Support

Includes program, staff and

school support activities

and services.

Purpose


development and

application of skills needed

to achieve academically

and be career and college

ready by graduation.

Purpose

Prevention,

Intervention, and

Responsive services

to groups and/or

individuals.

Purpose

Individual student academic

and occupational planning,

decision making, goal setting

and preparing for academic

transitions.

Purpose


support.

Academic ● HR

Presentations

with logins and

passwords and

how to access

the School

Counselors

● Keystone audit

9-12

Academic ● Individual

Counseling (Set and

monitor academic

goals)

● 504 Plans

Academic ● Senior CHS Keystone

Proficiency Lists –

Algebra & Literature

● Dual Enrollment

● Parent/Student/Teacher

meetings with students

who were retained last

year

Academic ● Enrollments/Scheduling

new students

● CVA enrollments and

progress meetings

● AEP Referrals

● Attend IEP meetings

● CHAP

● Scholarship Packet

planning

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● Enter NCAA

courses

● Credit Checks 9-

12

● Keystone testing

coordination

● Create Master

Schedule

● Consultation

with district-

wide school

counselors in the

implementation,

delivery, and

fidelity of 339

Plan

● Student concern meetings

with parents, teachers,

and students for failures

● Senior Project student

check-ins and create

presentation schedule

● Graduation planning

● Plan, Schedule, &

Monitor PSAT Testing

● Senior Graduation

Concern Letters

● Distribute Summer School

information

Career ● Plan WIB Grant Budget

● Schedule Career Choices

1 & 2 students

● Career Day



counselors in the

implementation,

delivery, and fidelity of

339 Plan

Career

Career ● CTC Sophomore and Junior

Presentation, Tours &

Applications

● PHEAA – My Smart

Borrowing Senior Day

● Promote CV College Fair

and Pathways to 21st Century

Careers

● College tours/visits

● Financial Aid Overview

Parent Night

● Basecamp Summit – Central

Penn

● Process students’ college

applications and write

recommendations

● College tours/visits

● Senior Project Presentations

● Career Choices 1 trip to

HACC and Career Choices 2

trip to MU

● Junior/Senior Breakfast

● Financial Aid Night

● Decision Day

● Scholarship vote

● Ready-To-Work program

for Seniors through

Lancaster WIB

Career ● Coordinate ASVAB

testing

● Young Women & Men’s

Symposiums – JA

Social-Emotional ● Send out Counseling

Groups Needs

Assessment via Google

Survey to all students

Social-Emotional ● Individual Counseling

(Set and monitor

goals)

● Monthly meeting with

CBPD

Social-Emotional ● Student concern meetings

with parents, teachers, and

students for failures

Social-Emotional ● Crises/Outside Agency

Referrals

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via students’ Gmail

accounts

● Red Ribbon Week



counselors in the

implementation,

delivery, and fidelity of

339 Plan

● Student concern

meetings with parents,

teachers, and students

● Body Image, Anger

Management, Study

Skills, Healthy

Relationships,

LGBTQ, and Coping

Skills Groups

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School Counselor Budgets

K-4 Budget

FS Gr Bld Dpt Mis Vendor Description Quantity Unit Total

Pearson K-BIT 2 Tests 2

Packages

$57.25 $114.50

Pearson WRAT 4 Tests 2

Packages

$53.50 $107

Miscellaneous

materials for

counseling

(books, supplies,

etc)

$300

Total =

$521.50

5-8 Budget

Hill

1 2120 513 0 32 30 38 0 Bus rentals--CTC, LGH, Stevens, HACC

1.00 1,000.00 1,000.00

1 2120 550 0 32 30 38 0 Record Management, printing, binding

1.00 300.00 300.00

1 2120 550 0 32 30 38 0 Course Selection Guide 1.00 350.00 350.00

1 2120 610 0 32 30 38 0 CHAP, ISS, Arena 1.00 150.00 150.00

1 2120 635 0 32 30 38 0 Moving Up day 1.00 100.00 100.00

1 2384 550 0 32 30 38 0 Guidance conference fees/travel

1.00 500.00 500.00

Taylor

2120 810 0 10 11 30 38 0 Counseling Professional Dues - PSCA, ASCA

1.00 190.00 190.00

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9-12 Budget

Bus transportation for field trips 1,300.00

Conference fees/travel 500.00

Software License Renewal 570.00

HS CHAP, Home-School Visitor 150.00

Standing Order Books, periodicals 500.00

PSAT 2,000.00

Professional dues dues/fees 190.00

CHAP AD 30.00

5,240.00

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Academic/Career Plan – Middle School

Name: __________________________________ Current Grade: _________

Graduation Year: _________ Student #: _____________

Grade Course Year √

6 Language Arts

6 Reading

6 Math

6 Social Studies

6 Science

6 Writing

6 Math Elective

6 Art

6 Music

6 Library

6 Physical Education

6 Other ______________________


7 English/Language Arts

7 Focus Reading

7 Math

7 Social Studies

7 Science

7 Research Skills

7 Social and Health Skills 7 16-17

7 Photography 17-18

7 Music Appreciation

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7 Art

7 Physical Education

7 Business Skills

7 Media

7 Cadet Band

7 Chorus


8 English/Language Arts

8 Focus Reading

8 Focus Math

8 Math

8 Social Studies

8 Science

8 Research Skills

8 MS Materials Tech

8 Music Appreciation

8 Art

8 Fitness & Wellness

8 Business Skills

8 Media

8 Cadet Band

8 Chorus

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Academic/Career Plan – High School

Name: __________________________________ Graduation Year: _________

9 10 11 12

English (4 Credits)

Mathematics (4 credits)

Social Studies (4

credits)

Science (3 credits)

Physical Education

(1 Credits)

Health 10th (0.5 Credit)

Arts & Humanities

(2 credits)

Career Choices – 9th,

10th & Speech

Electives

Total Credits: 9th: ________ 10th: ________ 11th: ______ 12th: _______

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Career Plan – Middle School and High School

1. List three (3) things you enjoy doing, i.e. Interests

Post-Secondary School means any schooling beyond high school including a technical school or training, a 2-year

college or community college, or a 4-year college or university.

Grade Career Choice Post-Secondary Decision (Circle One)

6 Post-Secondary School, Military, or Work







List all Post-Secondary Institutions of interest to you.

Grade School Location

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

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Academic & Career Plan Explanation

Middle School & High School

Demographics & Logistics of the Process

Columbia Borough School District (CBSD) is located in Columbia, PA. CBSD has 71.59% economically disadvantaged

students. The racial demographics of the district are as follows: 59.38% are White; 25.55% are Hispanic; 8.89% are

Black/African American; 5.35% are Multi-Racial; .68% are Asian; and .15% are Pacific Islander/Hawaiian.

We will use this Academic and Career Plan for all students starting in 6th Grade and continuing through 12th Grade. In

Middle School, beginning in 6th grade, the school counselor will begin this process as part of the Academic Development

and Career Development Units of the classroom lessons presented each year. The students will go on the computer and

complete the appropriate parts of the Academic and Career Plan as part of the lessons presented by the school counselor in

order to keep their plans current. Courses taken in Grades 6 through 8 do not change for students as they do for high

school students.

In High School, the School Counselor will meet with students twice a year to complete the Academic and Career Plan.

On the Academic Plan, students will enter the courses that they take each semester and then type credits earned after they

complete each course. Students will update the Career Plan portion each time they fill out the Academic Plan, keeping

their post-secondary plans current.

Interventions & Assessments to be Used

If students are not earning their credits, the High School Counselor will hold Student Support Team (SST) meetings.

Teachers, parents, school professionals, and the student will meet and develop strategies and interventions to help students

get back on track academically. The School Counselor will also schedule parent meetings throughout the year as needed.

At the Middle School level, if students are not meeting academic criteria, team meetings are held to discuss academic

and/or behavioral issues. At times, the team will request a parent meeting. If that fails, a Student Support Team (SST)

referral is made and teachers, parent, school professional meet and develop strategies to help students get back on track

academically and/or behaviorally. If necessary, a referral to Special Education is made.

Students will be referred to Columbia’s Student Assistance Program (CHAP) if they are struggling with drugs & alcohol

or if there are any other non-academic concerns that impede learning in grades 7 through 12.

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Parental Engagement and Faculty Engagement Strategies

The Academic and Career Plan will be introduced and explained at Freshman Orientation so that parents are aware of how

the School Counselor helps students to track their progress towards graduation.

Parents and teachers will be invited to meetings throughout the year as needed if students are not doing well academically

or behaviorally in grades 6 through 12. Parents will attend SST meetings to develop strategies to help their children to be

successful.

Plan/Portfolio Sustainability and Review Process

The Middle School Counselor will meet with 8th grade students in groups during their 8th grade year to review their

Academic and Career Plan in preparation for high school.

The High School Counselor will meet with students twice a year to update their Academic & Career Plans. The College

& Career Advisor will refer to students’ Career Plans to discuss students’ post-secondary plans, schedule students for

college visits and trips, and to ensure that students have a pathway to pursue after High School.

Notification of LCCTC and Programs Offered

Elementary - Grades K-4

Park Elementary will invite a representative from the CTC to speak to our 3rd and 4th graders during our annual Career

Day

Middle School – Grades 5-8

In the Middle School, the school counselor talks about the Career and Technical Center (CTC) during two school

counseling units – Academic Development Unit and Career Development Unit. During the Grades 5 through 7 lessons,

the CTC programs are discussed as alternative pathways for certain careers as we discuss the 16 Career Pathways. In

addition, there is a College and Career bulletin board at Taylor Campus (Grades 5 and 6) that displays all of the

alternatives and includes CTC. Also, in Grade 5 the “What in the World” program is used and one of the participants is

always a representative from the CTC.

In Grade 8, students are exposed to the same lessons as Grades 5 through 7, however, the students are taken on a field trip

to one of the CTC campuses to tour all of the programs where they learn about all of the offerings available and what the

requirements are for each one. On the tour, the tour guides also talk to the students about what programs are available at

the other CTC campuses. In addition, the middle school counselor gives them an overview of the application process for

the CTC and that there are strict guidelines for grades, attendance, and discipline.

High School - Grades 9-12

A Counselor from LCCTC is invited to attend Columbia High School’s Open House annually. In September or early

October, a LCCTC Counselor comes to CHS to talk to interested Sophomores and all Juniors about the opportunities in

half-day Cluster programs for 11th Graders and full day programs for 12th Graders. Students are notified of this

presentation via morning announcements at school, reminders from teachers, the Remind app and text messages, the CHS

website, the CHS Facebook page, and CHS Twitter tweets. In October, interested 10th Graders may tour Mount Joy CTC

to learn about the half-day Cluster programs. Students are notified of this opportunity via morning announcements at

school, reminders from teachers, the Remind app and text messages, the CHS website, the CHS Facebook page, and CHS

Twitter tweets. Permission slips are available in Student Services.

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In November, interested 11th Graders may tour each CTC location that they choose based on what programs they would

like to tour: Willow Street, Brownstown, and/or Mount Joy. Students are notified of this opportunity via morning

announcements at school, reminders from teachers, the Remind app and text messages, the CHS website, the CHS

Facebook page, and CHS Twitter tweets. Permission slips are available in Student Services.

Applications will be made available to all students in the beginning of November. Current CTC cluster students will

obtain permission slips from CTC. All other students will obtain permission slips at Columbia High School in Student

Services. Notification of the availability of CTC applications will be made via morning announcements at school,

reminders from teachers, the Remind app and text messages, the CHS website, the CHS Facebook page, and CHS Twitter

tweets.

Students will need to turn in completed applications to Student Services by December. The School Counselor submits all

applications to CTC in January. Students will be notified of acceptance to CTC in March or April.

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Organizing Career Post-Secondary Resources

Below is a list of the 16 career clusters that represent the variety of pathways that students can choose to follow. Students

will match their interests to careers in these 16 clusters. School Counselors will introduce the clusters to students

throughout their time in Columbia Borough School District and use this information to choose and solidify a career to

pursue. Students can use the resources below to reach out to post-secondary institutions and employers in order

to acquire a career.

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Getting Started- Junior Achievement, Future Farmers of America, volunteering at animal shelters

Existing Industries- Food Manufacturing, Oil and Gas Extraction, Crop Production

Possible Majors - Agricultural Business and Management, Animal Sciences, Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and

Management, Food Science and Technology, Forestry, Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, Wildlife

and Wildlands Science and Management

Local Businesses: Lancaster County Solid Waste Management

Admissions Contacts: University of Delaware - Lisa Prescott [email protected] 302-831-2792

Delaware State University - Hawa Turay ([email protected]) 302-857-7780

Penn State - [email protected]

Lancaster CTC - Susan Cazillo [email protected] 717-464-7050

Delaware Technical Community College - (302) 857-1020

SUNY Morrisville State College - Megan Croft -(315) 684-6547 [email protected]

SUNY Cobleskill State College - Sam Comfort - [email protected] 518-255-5574

Harrisburg Area Community College - Laura Nalls [email protected] 717-358-2879

Indiana University of PA- Irvin Rivera [email protected] 724-357-2499

Pennsylvania College of Technology - Kate Wetzel [email protected] 570-327-4761

Architecture and Construction

Getting Started- Skills USA, Job Shadowing

Existing Industries- Construction, Heavy and Civil Engineering, Repair and Maintenance, Utilities, Waste Management

and Remediation Service

Possible Majors - Various Engineering, Architectural Sciences and Technology, Carpentry, Construction, City/Urban

Community and Regional Planning, HVAC, Masonry, Mining, Electrical Technology, Wielding, Heavy Machine

Operation, Plumbing, Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Natural Resources Management and Policy

Local Businesses: Lancaster County Solid Waste Management

High Construction Co

Ingrain Construction LLC

Pawling Masonry Inc.

AAA Builders

Peris Heating and Cooling

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Admissions Contacts: Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology - Megan Dancause [email protected]




Carnegie Mellon University - [email protected] 412-268-2082

Drexel University - Angela Sahaida 215-895-2743 [email protected]


Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications

Getting Started- Band or choir, Dance, Photography, School newspaper or yearbook, Speech or debate, Theatre, Drama

Club, Volunteer to help with or teach an art, music, or dance community education class, Job shadow at an art, photo, or

design studio or gallery, Intern at a campus radio station, local access cable TV station, web venture, or local newspaper,

Join the stage crew for a school or community play or concert.

Existing Industries- Broadcasting, Motion Picture and Sound Recording, Publishing, Telecommunications, Performing

Arts, Spectator Sports

Possible Majors- Acting, Computer Software, Dance, Fine & Studio Arts, Graphic Design/Communications, Creative

Writing, Journalism, Film and Media Studies, Music, Publishing, Radio/Television/Digital Communications, Visual and

Performing Arts, Fashion Design, Audiovisual Communications Technologies

Local Businesses: Sound Design Music Studio

JP Lilley & Son, Inc

Art Matters Studio

Mulberry Arts Studio

Arthur Murray Dance Studios

The Merchandiser

Lancaster News Papers

Admissions Contacts: Lebanon Valley College - Justin Lee [email protected]


Edinboro University of PA- Ted Urban [email protected]

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design - Emily Adleblute [email protected]

Arcadia University - [email protected]

Muhlenberg College- RaeVaughn Gardner Williams [email protected] 484-664-3203


East Stroudsburg of PA- Baron Vanderburg [email protected] 570-422-3493

California University of PA- Paul Burns [email protected] 724-938-5834

York College of PA- Molly Corey mcorey1@ycp@edu

New York University - Shawn Abbott [email protected] 212-998-4500

American University - Rebecca Keiser [email protected] 202-885-6021

Mercy College - John McLoughlin [email protected]

Syracuse University - Asma Malik [email protected] 212-826-0335

Business, Management and Administration








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Getting Started- Business Professionals of America (BPA), Junior Achievement, Speech, Student Council, Boy or Girl

Scouts, Lead a volunteer community group, Get elected as a class officer, Captain a sports team, Help manage a

fundraiser, Join a committee to plan an event, Start a business, Read business newspapers, magazines, or blogs for current

economic trends and business practices, Job shadow a local business person, Volunteer in the business office of a

nonprofit agency or with the Chamber of Commerce.

Existing Industries- Administrative Support, Housing/Urban Development and Community Planning, Human Resources,

Executive/Legislative/Government Support, Financial Services, National Security and International Affairs, Real Estate,

Rental and Leasing Services, Religious/Grantmaking/Civic/Professional and Similar Organizations, Warehousing and

Storage

Possible Majors- Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing/Advertising, Finance, Economics, Information

Technology, Computer Science/Programming, Human Resources Management, Public Relations, Logistics Management,

Statistics, Family and Consumer Sciences, Entrepreneurship, International Business/Relations, Real Estate, Parks,

Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

Local Businesses: Associates Real Estate Company

Food Services (Subway, Burger King, Sheetz, K-Mart)

Admissions Contacts: Penn State - [email protected]


Kutztown University of PA - Joni Klopp [email protected] 610-683-4056

Franklin & Marshall College- Angela Lee [email protected]

Dickinson College - Molly Boegel [email protected] 717-245-1231

Babson College- Tyler Snyder [email protected]

York College of PA- Molly Corey [email protected]


Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology - Megan Dancause [email protected]

University of Pennsylvania- Ana Del Puerto [email protected]

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown - Ryan Clancy - [email protected]

Villanova University - Carolyn Defant - [email protected]

Education and Training

Getting Started- Future Teachers of America (FTA), Coach a sports team, Work as a library aid, Teach a community

education class, Tutor a family member or neighbor, Volunteer at a literacy program, Work as a teacher assistant in an

elementary or high school, Become a part of organizations such as Teammates or Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Existing Industries- Educational Services

Possible Majors- Education, Special Education, Social Work, American Sign Language, Speech Pathology

Local Businesses: Columbia Borough School District

Admissions Contacts: All PASSHE Schools

Gettysburg College - Mary Smith [email protected] 717-337-6100

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Finance

Getting Started- Business Professionals of America (BPA), DECA (Marketing association), Junior Achievement, Get

elected treasurer of an organization, Work in a concession stand, Help with class fundraisers, Manage your own checking

account, Take a class in personal finance, Participate in a financial related activity such as the Stock Market Game.

Existing Industries- Real Estate, Real Estate, Credit Intermediation and Related Activities, Funds/Trusts and Financial

Vehicles, Insurance Carriers, Management, Monetary Authorities and Central Banks, Financial Investments

Possible Majors- Accounting, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, Business Management, Economics,

Entrepreneurship, Insurance, Marketing, Taxation, Real Estate

Local Businesses: Associates Real Estate Company

Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce








Carolyn Defant - [email protected]

Ryan Clancy - [email protected]

Government and Public Administration

Getting Started- Business Professionals of America (BPA), Student Council, Debate, ROTC, Participate in mock trial

events, Work as a page at the legislature, Attend city council or other local government meetings, Visit a local courthouse

or public safety building, Job shadow a state legislative representative, Run for student government or an organization's

board.

Existing Industries- Postal Service, National Security and International Affairs, Justice/Public Order and Safety

Activities, Executive/Legislative and other Governmental Support, Administration of Human Resources, Administration

of Housing Programs/Urban Planning and Community Development, Administration of Environmental Quality,

Administration of Economic Programs

Possible Majors- Government, Public Policy, Public Health, Economics, English, Security Policy and Strategy, Social

Work, Sociology, Urban Studies/Affairs, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, ROTC, Military Science, Mechanical

Engineering, Law, Human Services, International Business, Human Development/Family Studies, History, Finance,

Education, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Civil Engineering, City/Urban/Regional Planning, Business, Citizenship,

Community Organizing

Local Businesses: Lancaster County District Justice

Lancaster City Hall

Post Office

Columbia Borough Office










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Columbia Water Co

Admissions Contacts: American University - [email protected] 202-885-6000

Georgetown University - 202-687-5084

George Washington University - [email protected] 202-994-6040

Misericordia University - Bridget Guarnieri (570) 674-6463 [email protected]

La Salle University - Stephen Duzinski 215.951.1500 [email protected]

West Point - CPT Lukasz Derda [email protected] 845-938-5721

The Citadel - 843-225-3294

Valley Forge Military College - 610-989-1200

Health Science

Getting Started - Health Club, Science Club, Skills USA, Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA),

Medical Explorers, Wellness Club, Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA), Attend community health fairs,

Become involved with your community wellness center, Attend a health science camp, Volunteer at a hospital or nursing

home, Work as a student manager on a sports team.

Existing Industries- Ambulatory Health Care Services, Hospitals, Rehabilitation Clinics/Centers, Nursing and Residential

Care Facilities, Social Assistance, Athletic Training, Dentists Office

Possible Majors- Biology, Chemistry, Nursing, Dental Assisting, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Pre-Medicine,

Radiological Tech, Cardiovascular Tech, Surgical Tech, EMT, Health Sciences, Medical Assisting, Clinical/Medical Lab

Tech, Gerontology, Pharmacy Science, Biomedical engineering, Public Health, Pre-Vet, Veterinary Tech, Zoology

Local Business: Lancaster General Health

Lancaster Regional Health

Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital

Saint Francis Animal Hospital

Columbia Animal Hospital

Hyperbaric Oxygenation Medical Center

CPRS Physical Therapy

Nova Care

Susquehanna Dental Arts

St. Joseph Children’s Health Dental Clinic

Admissions Contacts: Harrisburg Area Community College - Laura Nalls [email protected] 717-358-2879




Mercyhurst University - Rebekah O’ Connor [email protected] 814-824-2124

University of Scranton - Mary Kay Aston [email protected] 570-941-5984

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences - 800-622-5443




Lebanon Valley College - Justin Lee [email protected]

Misericordia University - Bridget Guarnieri (570) 674-6463 [email protected]

Gettysburg College - Maggie Fridinger [email protected] 717-337-6100
















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Hospitality and Tourism

Getting Started- DECA (Marketing association), Junior Achievement, Family, Career, and Community Leaders of

America (FCCLA), Business Professionals of America (BPA), Join a committee to plan an event, Join a world language

club or conversation circle, Help local businesses cater events within the community, Work as a student assistant in the

school lunch program, Plan and cook meals for family, friends, or neighborhood events, Take a part-time job in a

restaurant, amusement center, or hotel, Plan a family vacation.

Existing Industries- Air Transportation, Amusement/Gambling/Recreation Facilities, Food and Drink Services, Museums

and Historical Sites, Rail Transportation, Tour Guides, Hotels/Motels, Travel Agencies, Bakeries, Catering Services

Possible Majors- Hospitality & Tourism, Business, Finance, Accounting, Culinary Arts, Event Planning,

Entrepreneurship

Local Businesses: The Inn at Bully’s

Comfort Inn Lancaster County

Lancaster Amish Country Travelodge

Marriott

Eden Resort

Perfect Settings, LLC

Platinum Catering

Deja Vu Event and Party Planning







York College of PA - Molly Corey [email protected]

Marywood College - Daryl Burleigh [email protected] 570-348-6211



Human Services

Getting Started - Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Future Teachers of America (FTA),

Volunteer in a soup kitchen or food shelf, Visit people who are homebound, Provide child care, Coordinate a school wide

food and/or clothing drive, Volunteer in a hospital or nursing home, Intern at a nonprofit agency, Learn a world language

and study foreign cultures, Work as a peer counselor or camp counselor.

Existing Industries- Social Assistance, Religious/Grantwriting/Civic/Professional Organization, Nursing and Residential

Care Facilities, Justice/Public Order/Safety Activities, Hospitals, Executive/Legislative Governmental Support,

Educational Services, Ambulatory Healthcare Services, Administration of Housing/Urban/ Community Planning and

Development

Possible Majors- Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Sciences, Religious Studies, Anthropology, History,

Public Health, Philosophy, Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing/Advertising, Finance, Economics,

Information Technology, Computer Science/Programming, Human Resources Management, Public Relations, Logistics











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Management, Statistics, Family and Consumer Sciences, Real Estate, Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities

Management

Local Businesses: Philhaven

Health and Human Services

YMCA

Boys and Girls Club

Admissions Contacts: Mercyhurst University - Rebekah O’ Connor [email protected] 814-824-2124



Townson University - Anne Reno [email protected] 410-704-4738

Waynesburg University - Bob Barnhart [email protected] 724-852-3346

Seton Hill University - Kevin Behar [email protected] 724-672-8661

Robert Morris University - Terrell Jackson [email protected]


Villanova University - Carolyn Defant - [email protected]

Information Technology

Getting Started- Business Professionals of America (BPA), Skills USA, School newspaper or yearbook, Set up computers

and install software, Job shadow the technology coordinator at a high school or college, Use multimedia for school

projects, Create a web page for a local organization, Set up your own local area network (LAN) for gaming, Volunteer to

provide technical support for a nonprofit agency, Create your own webpage with a database and interactive elements.

Existing Industries- Internet Publishing and Broadcasting, Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, Data

Processing Services, Technical Services, Telecommunications

Possible Majors- Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering,

Mathematics

Local Businesses: Reyna Information Tech Services, LLC

Columbia Borough School District

Wavelength Marketing and Advertising





Carnegie Mellon University - [email protected]

Temple University - 215-204-7200

DeSales University - [email protected]

Lehigh University - Danielle Luszczyk [email protected]

Slippery Rock University of PA - Mimi Campbell [email protected]

Washington & Jefferson College - Alexandra Sossi [email protected] 724-223-6025






















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Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Getting Started- Mock trial, Debate, Work as a page at the legislature, Visit a local courthouse or public safety office,

Volunteer with programs for at-risk youth or ex-offenders, Job shadow a lawyer at a legal firm, Attend court hearings and

other public legal procedures.

Existing Industries - Executive/Legislative Governmental Support, Justice/Safety/Public Order Activities, National

Security and International Affairs, Animal Control

Possible Majors - Criminal Justice, ROTC, Criminology, Law Enforcement Administration, Ethnic Studies, Women &

Gender Studies, Pre-Law, Social Work, Sociology

Local Businesses: Columbia Police Station

Marinaro Law Firm

Lancaster Police Department

Nikolaus & Hohenadel LLP, Attorneys At Law

Richard J Gromen Jr Law Office

US Army Recruiting Office Lancaster

US Marine Recruiting Office

US Naval Recruiting

US Air Force Recruiting





John Jay College of Criminal Justice - Anita DeVarie [email protected]

Shippensburg University of PA - Jeremy Miller [email protected]

Lock Haven University of PA - Terry Wolfe twolfe2@lhup@edu 570-484-2353

Point Park University - Jamie Bowers [email protected] 412-392-3818


Manufacturing

Getting Started- Skills USA, Lancaster CTC, Do basic repairs on home appliances or electronics, Visit an auto repair

shop, Job shadow a machinist, Explore apprenticeship opportunities with local companies, Participate in local STEM

(science, technology, engineering, and math) events.

Existing Industries- Apparel Manufacturing, Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, Beverage and Tobacco

Manufacturing, Computer and Electronics, Electrical Appliance/Equipment, Fabricated Metal, Food, Furniture, Leather,

Machinery, Plastics and Rubber, Paper, Petroleum and Coal, Textile, Wood.

Possible Major - Woodworking, Quality Control and Safety Technology, Precision Metalworking, Welding, Mechanical

Engineering, HVAC Maintenance, Leatherworking, Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance, Engineering Technology,

Electromechanical Instrument Maintenance, Construction Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology,

Architectural Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology.

Local Businesses: Eastern Driller Manufacturing Co., INC








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Columbia Water Co

R & S Manufacturing Co

Horizon Industries

Anvil International

J&J Material Handling Systems, Inc.

Air Products and Chemicals INC

HDI Railing Systems

R S Hollinger & Son Inc

GSM Industrial

Penn Wire Products Corporations

MPC Industries LLC





California University of PA - Paul Burns [email protected] 724-938-5834

Edinboro University of PA - Ted Urban [email protected] 814-732-1758

Delaware State University - Hawa Turay [email protected] 302-857-7780

Marketing, Sales and Service

Getting Started- DECA (Marketing association), Business Professionals of America (BPA), Junior Achievement, Girl

Scouts or Boy Scouts, Student government, Help with class fundraisers., Join a committee to plan an event, Start a small

business, Design promotional materials (brochures, flyers, etc.) for a local business, Sell ads for a school newspaper or

yearbook, Work at a concession stand, Work part-time in a retail store, real estate office, or in promotions, Read

newspapers, magazines, and Websites to stay current on consumer trends, Intern at an advertising, public relations, or

market research firm.

Existing Industries- Administrative Support Services, Marketing, Advertising, Food and Beverage, Clothing and

Clothing Accessories, Furniture and Home Furnishings, Building and Garden Materials, Health and Personal Care, Motor

Vehicle and Parts Dealers, Merchant Wholesalers, Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, Data Processing

Services, Real Estate, Laundry Services, Repair and Maintenance, Rental and Leasing Services, Sporting Goods,

Hobby/Book’/Music Stores

Possible Majors- Business, Marketing/Advertising, Human Resources, Insurance, Real Estate

Local Businesses: Agis Internet Marketing

RODA Marketing

Clipper Magazine

Publishing Ink LLC

Penn Promotional Products

Infinite Solutions with Marketing LLC

Orbit Creative INC

Wavelength Marketing and Advertising

Admissions Contacts: Albright College - Hillen Grason [email protected]











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Temple University - [email protected]

Cabrini University - Sandra Vasquez [email protected] 610-902-8016

Susquehanna University - Trey Bailey [email protected]

Neumann University - Beth Riley [email protected] 610-361-5245



Alvernia University - Aaron Mattern [email protected]




Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Getting Started- Skills USA, Math Club, Math Counts, Science Club, Prepare a project for a science fair, Learn computer

applications or technology related to the field, like CAD, Job shadow an engineer or scientist, Teach youth at a science

summer camp or after-school program.

Existing Industries- Internet Publishing and Broadcasting, Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, Data

Processing Services, Technical Services, Telecommunications, Motion Picture and Sound Recording, Space Research and

Technology, Environmental Protection and Services, Various Engineering, Geological Sciences, Biological Sciences,

Computer Programming/Sciences

Possible Majors- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics,

Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Animal

Science/Zoology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Ecology, Environmental Science,

Forestry, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Marine Science, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Engineering





Gettysburg College - Mary Smith [email protected] 717-337-6100




Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Getting Started- Skills USA, Read trade publications to stay current on economic and political issues affecting

transportation, Job shadow a transportation manager or dispatcher, Intern at a local garage or motorcycle shop to learn the

basics of auto or small engine repair.

Existing Industries- Administrative Support, Air Transportation, Couriers and Messengers, Gas Stations, Postal Services,

Pipeline Transportation, Rail Transportation, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Transit and Ground Passenger

Transportation, Truck Transportation, Warehousing and Storage, Water Transportation























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Possible Majors- Air Transportation, Business, City/Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography and Cartography,

Ground Transportation, Hospitality, Leisure and Recreational Activities, Marine Transportation, Mechanical Engineering

and Engineering Tech, Precision Metalworking, Logistics Management, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Local Businesses: US Postal Office

Good Transport Services Inc

PENN DOT

Lancaster Red Rose Transit

Rail Mechanical Services, Inc

York PA Courier Service

UPS

Way Delivery Services

Harrisburg International Airport






Bloomfield College - Javier Mena [email protected] 973-748-9000 x1392

Da Salle University - [email protected]

Duquesne University - Anthony Cappa [email protected] 412-396-6224

Gannon University - Mike Goebel [email protected] 814-871-7513

Lehigh University - Danielle Luszczyk [email protected]


University of Pittsburgh - Joyce Eger [email protected] 724-836-7460













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POSITION GUIDE: Elementary School Counselor

SUMMARY:

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university

2. Certification as Educational Specialist I or II from the Pennsylvania department of Education

3. Experience in a school setting

4. Excellent interpersonal and organization skills

5. Excellent oral and written communication skills

6. Ability to work without close supervision

7. Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development

8. Demonstrated support of district initiatives

9. Demonstrated ability to work well with students and adults

10. Excellent analytic and inferential skills

SKILLS

1. Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with other professional staff

2. Ability to deliver presentations

3. Demonstrated problem-solver and team player

4. Ability to use technology

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator

RESPONDS TO: District Administration

JOB GOAL: To deliver the school counseling program that includes a developmentally appropriate curriculum and

assisting students with academic, career, and social development.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands Frequent travel to school buildings, district offices, classrooms,

regional offices, community agencies, PDE.

Frequent walking throughout various buildings

Sitting for extended periods of time,

Standing for limited periods of time.

Moderate lifting from 15 to 50 pounds

Manual dexterity to use office equipment

Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding

Sensory Abilities Visual acuity to read correspondence, computer screen, etc.

Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone, participate in, and

conduct meetings.

Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.

Work Environment School building and office setting; community

Temperament Ability to work as a member of a team

Must be courteous and ability to effectively work with a variety of

people and agencies

Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented

Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions

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Ability to respond promptly and calmly in emergency situations

Ability to respond/interact diplomatically in aggressive or

threatening situations

Ability to function in fast-paced, high-pressure situations

Cognitive Ability Ability to follow written and oral directions and give direction to

others

Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision

Ability to read, write and compute

Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling

Ability to compose clear, concise sentences and paragraphs

Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions

Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks

Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Manages and/or performs district required duties in the following category areas:

Human Services

School related Programs

Special Education

Student Achievement

Student Discipline

Student Attendance

Public relations

Student Assistance Team

IST Team

Child Advocate

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Counseling

1. Develop and deliver the school counseling curriculum

2. Provide individual planning sessions to students in the areas of academic

planning and success, career awareness and social/emotional development in accordance with planned objectives

for grade level.

3. Provide individual and small group counseling in a variety of settings.

4. Conduct structured goal-oriented counseling sessions in response to identified

needs of groups of children. These may include academic skills, social skill

development career awareness, conflict resolution, family issues, and

family issues, and making healthy choices.

5. Assist in the transition to the middle school.

6. Interpret student data appropriately in the counseling environment and inform students and parents of the

implications of such data to educational success and career planning.

7. Provide individual counseling in response to student requests and parent requests.

8. Assist parents in addressing school related problems and issues. Refer students and their parents, as needed, to

appropriate specialists, special programs, and/or outside agencies.

9. Provide crisis counseling for students as needed.

10. Provide screening and evaluation of students’ abilities and achievement as requested by the IST team or a teacher

for a possible gifted screening.

B. Coordinating

1. Act as the liaison and coordinator between school activities and resources and the

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home and community.

2. Advocate for equal access to programs and services for all students.

3. Collaborate with all staff in meeting the needs of students.

4. Maintain current career and educational information. Plan for a career day.

5. Coordinate parent education programs as they relate to the school counseling

program.

C. Curriculum Delivery and Management

1. Design, deliver, evaluate and revise a planned sequential and developmentally

appropriate school counseling curriculum to include instruction in academic

success, career awareness and planning and personal/social growth and understanding using diverse strategies and

settings.

2. Facilitate the instructional process in collaboration with school and community

resources.

3. Review the school counseling curriculum annually with other district counselors and administrators. Establish a

calendar for such activities.

4. Address written objectives for each grade level.

D. Program Delivery and Management

1. Plan, implement, maintain and evaluate the systems necessary for the support,

maintenance and improvement of the program. Such activities may include, but

are not limited to the preparation of budget, production or printed materials.

2. Maintain and disseminate accurate student records, according to district guidelines.

3. Contribute to public relations.

4. Articulate the school counseling program to students, parents, administrators, staff, and the community.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: School Year

Up to ten additional days before the first teacher day of the school year and/or after the

last teacher day of the school years as determined by the Superintendent.

EVALUATION: Performance of this position shall be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the

applicable policies of the district.

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POSITION GUIDE: Middle School Counselor

SUMMARY:

QUALIFICATIONS:











SKILLS







JOB GOAL: To deliver the school counseling program to the Columbia Middle School students that includes a

developmentally appropriate curriculum and assisting students with academic, career, and social/emotional development.












conduct meetings.





people and agencies


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others


Ability to ready, write and compute








Human Services


Special Education

Student Achievement

Student Attendance

Public relations


SST Team

Child Advocate


A. Counseling

1. Develop and deliver the school counseling curriculum.



for the grade level.




development, career awareness, conflict resolution, family issues, and making

healthy choices.

5. Assist in the transition from elementary to middle school and middle school to high school, as well as to post high

school options.







10. Provide screening and evaluation of students’ abilities and achievement as requested by the SST team or a teacher

for a possible gifted screening.

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B. Coordinating


home and community.



4. Maintain current career and educational information. Plan for a Career Day.


program and the needs of the Emotional Support students.


1. Design, deliver, evaluate, and revise a planned sequential and developmentally appropriate school counseling

curriculum to include instruction in academic success, career awareness and planning and social/emotional growth

and understanding using diverse strategies and settings.

2. Facilitate the instructional process in collaboration with school and community resources.

3. Review the school counseling curriculum annually with other district counselors and administrator. Establish a















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POSITION GUIDE: High School Counselor

SUMMARY:

QUALIFICATIONS:











SKILLS







JOB GOAL: To deliver the school counseling program that includes a developmentally appropriate curriculum and

assisting students with academic, career, and social development.












conduct meetings.





people and agencies


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others


Ability to ready, write and compute








Human Services


Special Education

Student Achievement

Student Discipline

Student Attendance

Public relations


IST Team

Child Advocate


A. Counseling

1. Develop and deliver the school counseling curriculum



for grade level.




development career awareness, conflict resolution, family issues, and

family issues, and making healthy choices.

5. Assist in the transition to middle school, high school, and to post high school

options.




8. Monitor and advise students and their parents/guardians as to progress toward promotion/graduation.




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B. Coordinating


home and community.



4. Plan and coordinate programs such as career days, shadowing, scholarships, and

other extensions of the counseling program.


program.


1. Design, deliver, evaluate and revise a planned sequential and developmentally

appropriate school counseling curriculum to include instruction in academic

success, career awareness and planning and personal/social growth and understanding using diverse strategies

and settings.

5. Facilitate the instructional process in collaboration with school and community

resources.

6. Review the school counseling curriculum annually with other district counselors and administrators. Establish a















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APPENDIX A

School Counseling Core Curriculum

Action Plans

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