SUSD School Counseling Department Implementing an aligned K-12 “ASCA National Model” program.

 The Sahuarita Unified School Counseling Program has been developed by school counselors trained in the ASCA National Model for School Counseling Programs.  The National Model was Approved as SUSD Board Policy, Fall  The School Counseling Program at Sahuarita Unified School District is designed to support student academic achievement through the implementation of the ASCA National Model.

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The mission of the Sahuarita Unified School District Counseling Program is to maximize the academic and personal potential of all students, helping them to become responsible and productive members of society. SUSD School Counseling Program

1. Academic Domain: Support student academic achievement. 2. Personal/Social Domain: Support student’s self esteem, self knowledge, and self awareness. 3. Career Domain: Support student’s career planning. *Delivery of curriculum and services are through student participation in classroom guidance lessons, groups, individual counseling, etc.

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SUSD School Counseling Program Benefits for Students Increases number of students able to participate in the guidance process. Increases opportunities for consistent counseling services throughout the school year. Increases opportunities for counselor-student interaction. Increases classroom performance. Increases knowledge of the changing world. Increases knowledge of self and others. Develops decision-making skills. Promotes knowledge and assistance in career exploration and development.

SUSD School Counseling Program Benefits for Parents Increases an awareness of the nature and scope of the guidance and counseling program. Improves communications between home and school. Increases opportunities for collaboration and cooperation between parents and school staff. Increases knowledge of what assistance parents and their children can receive from the counselor and school. Further involves the parents in their child’s educational development and long-range planning.

SUSD School Counseling Program Benefits for Teachers Encourages positive, supportive working-relationships with other teachers and counselors. Provides a team effort to address student needs and core competencies. Increases the likelihood of academic success.

SUSD School Counseling Program Benefits for Administrators Provides program structure with specific content. Provides a means of evaluating the guidance program. Enhances the image of the guidance program in the school and the community. Promotes responsive curriculum. Increases program accountability and student impact.

SUSD School Counseling Program Benefits for School Counselors Clearly defines role and function Eliminates non-guidance activities Provides opportunities to reach all children Creates a tool for program management Clearly defines responsibilities and activities for specific student competencies and outcomes Creates public awareness and visibility of guidance program functions

Mrs. Angela Bell, Walden Grove High School Mr. Ron Boyter, Personal/Social and Career Domain Mrs. Cari Burson, K-4 th grade, Anza Trail School Mrs. Meegan Burr, A-G, Personal/Social Domain, Sahuarita High School Ms. Jessica Flores, 5-8 th grade, Anza Trail School Mr. Hugh Gallagher, JTED/CTE, Sahuarita High School Ms. Megan Green, P-Z, Academic Domain, Sahuarita High School Mr. John Haas, Academic and Career Domain Ms. Carol Keagle, Sahuarita Primary School Ms. Nerissa Patrone, Sahuarita Intermediate School Dr. Lynda Robinson, H-O, College/Career Domain, Sahuarita High School Ms. Lauren Sage, Sopori Elementary SUSD School Counseling Program