Carmenita Middle School Counseling Program Profile 2018

Carmenita Middle School

School Counseling Program Profile 2018

Middle School

13435 166th Street, Cerritos, CA

Mission Statement

Our mission at Carmenita Middle School is to ensure successful progress for all.

Vision Statement

Carmenita Middle School

Carmenita Middle School is a diverse learning community where everyone works together to provide a nurturing and safe enironmnet that fosters academic excellence, personal success, civic responsibility, and a life-long desire to learn.

Principal's Message

At Carmenita Middle School, our School Counseling Team is committed to supporting the academic, career/college, and socio-emotional development of each and every student.

We believe that education is the shared responsibility and accountability of parents, staff, students, and the community. This allows our students to flourish academically and meet the highest standards allowing them to have a wide variety of options as they go on to high school.

We encourage all students to reach their full potential. We do this by providing a safe school climate that nurtures this in every student. It is our goal to provide support and inspiration to all students in developing mindsets and behaviors necessary to become productive citizens.

Carmenita Middle School's Counseling Program changes lives by collaborating with families, teachers, and the community surrounding us. We address student needs and increase their opportunities for a brighter future.

Mr. Robert Castillo

Our School Counseling Program Team

Dale Williams

Assistant Principal

[email protected]

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

California State University

of Los Angeles

Pupil Personnel Services Credential

California State University

of Los Angeles

Administrative Credential

UC Los Angeles

Master of Arts in Education

California State University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

CSULB

Administrative Credential

UC Irvine

Master of Arts in Administration

Azusa Pacific University

Diablo Valley College

Patti Velasquez

Student Intervention Assistant

[email protected]

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice

Santa Ana Community College

Cathy Miller

School Psychologist

[email protected]

Doctor of Psychology in Educational Psychology

Pupil Personnel Services Credential

UCLA

Master of Arts in Social Work

Cal State University, Fullerton

Kristen Strok

School Nurse

[email protected]

Public Health Certification

CSULB

Bachelor of Nursing

Cal State University,

Long Beach

Bachelor in Physical Education

Utah State University

School Counselor Intern

[email protected]

Master in School Counseling

Cal State University,

Long Beach

Pupil Personnel Services Credential

Cal State University,

Long Beach

Bachelor in Liberal Arts

Soka University of America

Emily Whitley

Social Work Intern

[email protected]

Master in Social Work University of Michigan

Pupil Personnel Services Credential

San Jose State University

Bachelor in Sociology

University of California,

Irvine

Our School Counseling Program

Homework Club

Growth Mindset Group

Set Up For Success: A Girls Leadership Academy

AVID and Other College Prep Related Activities

Schoolwide College

& Career Day

Individual Counseling, Short-term Small Group Counseling, and Student Planning

Teacher/Staff Consultations and Collaborations

Parent-Pupil Retention (PPR)/Student Success Team (SST)/Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Interpret Aptitude Testing and Assessments

Advocate for Students

ASCA Ethical Standards Statement:

The Carmenita Middle School Counseling Program abides by the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) Ethical Standards for School Counselors.

Core Curriculum Lessons (7th Grade Readiness, 8th Grade Success Skills, Course Registration)

Academic Counseling and College/Career Readiness

62%

AVERAGE OF STUDENTS WITH A'S AND B'S

(3 YEAR AVERAGE)

75%

AVERAGE OF STUDENTS WHO BELIEVE THEY WILL BE SUCCESSFUL

(3 YEAR AVERAGE)

The School Counseling Team contributions to these outcomes:

- Weekly individual student planning and counseling

- Core curriculum lessons on high school readiness

- Weekly small groups: Girls Leadership Academy, Growth Mindset Group, Homework Club

- Saturday flex courses to make up unexcused absences

- Collaboration with staff, teachers, local universities/colleges, and community leaders and businesses

- Participation on the School Attendance Review Board (SARB) committee for the district

98% of students participated in our Career and College Day events

Socio-emotional Development

AVERAGE OF STUDENTS WITH A HIGH SENSE OF SCHOOL SAFETY

(3 YEAR AVERAGE)

The School Counseling Team contributions to these outcomes:

- Weekly small groups: Girls Leadership Academy, Growth Mindset Group, Homework Club

- CORE curriculum

- Weekly individual planning and counseling

- School-wide Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) training and implementation

- Conflict resolution protocols and processes implemented with Student Intervention Assistant

- Collaboration with other staff and resources

79%

Achievements

Carmenita's

Partners & Programs

Carmenita Middle School works together with community partners and programs to provide all students with opportunities to be successful with services such as housing, counseling, medical services, and tutoring.

To learn more, volunteer, or share another resource for our school, please contact Dr. Cheryl Bodger, Director of School Services Child Welfare and Attendance and Safe and Supportive Schools

(562) 926-5566 ext. 21120.