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IRVINGTON UNION FREE DISTRICT GUIDANCE PLAN
K-12
2006
INTRODUCTION
Mission Statement of the Irvington School District
The primary mission of our schools is to help each student discover – and achieve - his or
her highest potential. To fulfill that purpose, we must constantly strive to provide an
educational environment that is both challenging and supportive. It is vital that we offer
every student the opportunity to develop a life-long dedication to learning. Our schools
emphasize the skills necessary for creative and critical thinking and recognize the
importance of communication in the contemporary world. We set the highest standards
for written and oral expression and reading comprehension.
Our specific expectations for Irvington students fall under three major categories:
1) Academic achievement.
2) Personal/Social responsibility, and individual development.
3) Career/ College investigation.
While academic achievement – including a solid foundation of knowledge, creative and
critical thinking skills and communication skills – is the paramount goal of our
educational system, it is also critical that every student fully understand that he or she is a
member of society and must play an ethical and constructive role there. As a result, we
seek to cultivate in all students the conviction that they have the ability – and the
obligation – to “make a difference” by combining academic excellence with a strong
sense of civic consciousness. Additionally, the physical and mental well being of each
student as he or she advances through our system is vital. Therefore, our schools seek to
promote in each individual a strong sense of self-respect and self-esteem, develop the
confidence, discipline and motivation of every individual, and engage each student in
critical but balanced self-evaluation.
District Guidance Philosophy
The Guidance Plan for the district plays a critical role in supporting all three goals stated
in the mission statement for our students. The Guidance Plan is multifaceted and
involves all members of the school community. Guidance counselors, psychologists and
social worker provide direct counseling services to students. Just as importantly,
guidance objectives are incorporated into curriculum, special activities, school policies
and practices. Activities directed toward maintaining and monitoring student records,
coordinating services for students, providing feedback to students and parents, providing
exposure and information about community and career options all support the academic
and personal development of the whole child.
N.Y. State District Guidance Goals
Guidance programs for students in grades K – 5 include:
Goal 1: Prepare students to participate effectively in their current and future
educational programs.
Goal 2: Help students with attendance, academic, behavioral or adjustment
problems.
Goal 3: Educate students concerning the avoidance of self perception.
Goal 4: Encourage parental involvement in their children’s education.
Guidance programs for district students in grades 6 – 8 include:
Goal 5: Review each student’s educational progress and career plans annually.
Goal 6: Teach students about various careers and help them to develop career
planning skills.
Goal 7: Provide advisory assistance to enable students to benefit from the
curriculum in the following areas:
A. Curriculum options, educational and career plans
B. Attendance
C. Post-secondary plans
D. Academic Problems
E. Behavioral and/or adjustment problems
Goal 8: Encourage parental involvement in the educational process.
Guidance programs for students in grades 9-12 include:
Goal 9: Review each student’s educational progress, career directions and future
plans annually.
Goal 10: Help students learn about various careers and develop career planning
skills.
Goal 11: Provide advisory assistance to enable students to benefit from the
curriculum.
Goal 12: Provide advisory assistance to help students develop and implement post-
secondary educational and career plans.
Goal 13: Provide advisory assistance for students who exhibit attendance problems.
Goal 14: Provide advisory assistance for students who exhibit academic problems.
Goal 15: Provide advisory assistance for students who exhibit behavioral and/or
adjustment problems.
Goal 16: Encourage parental involvement in the educational process.
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOAL 1
Prepare students to participate effectively in their currrent and future educational
programs.
A. TARGET POPULATION
-Students in grades K-5
B. OBJECTIVES
Academic:
Students will:
- Be placed in appropriate classroom situations suitable to their personal and
academic strengths or weaknesses.
- Be given appropriate feedback about their academic progress.
- Be encouraged to develop knowledge of personal academic strengths,
weaknesses and learning style.
- Be instructed and encouraged in the development of positive study skills.
- Begin to understand the relationship between current schoolwork and future
educational and career planning.
Personal/Social:
Students will:
- Be given appropriate feedback about their social behavior.
- Be encouraged to develop self-awareness.
- Be instructed and encouraged in the development of interpersonal skills.
- Be provided opportunities for leadership.
- Be encouraged to develop awareness of their responsibility to the group.
Career:
Students will:
- Be instructed in a variety of roles in the school community and the outside
community.
C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESULTS
- Teacher observations of student personal, academic and social growth.
- Improved student achievement on standardized and local tests.
- Parental observation and feedback.
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOAL 2A
Help students who exhibit attendance problems.
A. TARGET POPULATION
- Students in grades K-5 who are experiencing problems with attendance and
lateness.
B. OBJECTIVES
Academic:
Students will:
- Students and parents will recognize the relationship between regular school
attendance, promptness and educational performance.
Personal/Social:
Students will:
- Students’ attendance will improve.
- Students’ promptness will improve.
C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESULTS
- Review of attendance and lateness record
- Teacher feedback
- Parent feedback
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOAL 2B
Help students exhibit academic problems.
A. TARGET POPULATION
- Students in grades K-5 who exhibit academic problems
B. OBJECTIVES
Academic:
Students will:
- Improve school academic performance
- Develop an investment in academic improvement by:
- Acknowledging areas in need of improvement
- Working with teachers to progress in weak areas
Educators will:
- Become aware of early indications of academic difficulties
- Become aware of a variety of educational approaches to address learning
needs
- Make appropriate referrals to school support personnel and the Child Study
Team
C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESULTS
- Improved classwork and homework
- Improved grades and teacher comments on progress reports
- Improved participation in class activities
- Improved test performance
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOAL 2C
Help students who exhibit behavioral or adjustment problems.
A. TARGET POPULATION
- Students in grades K-5 identified as having behavioral or adjustment problems
B. OBJECTIVES
Academic:
Students will:
- Demonstrate improved social behavior and improved school adjustment
- Demonstrate improved problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate improved understanding of the purpose for school rules
Educators will:
- Provide a positive school and classroom environment
- Provide clear expectations for school and classroom behavior
-
Personal/Social:
Students will:
- Demonstrate improved problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate improved understanding of the purpose for school rules
Educators will:
- Address behavioral difficulties in a constructive manner
- Become partners with parents to improve student behavior
C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESULTS
- Teacher, psychologist, social worker, administrator and parent observations
- Review of school discipline records
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOAL 3
Educate students concerning the avoidance of self-perception.
A. TARGET POPULATION
- Students in grades K-5
B. OBJECTIVES
Personal/Social:
Students will:
- Identify and distinguish between comfortable and uncomfortable types of
feelings
- Learn self-help strategies
- Identify a person they can tell if they encounter a difficult situation
- Learn how to express their feelings and thoughts – should they encounter an
abusive situation
Educators will:
- Exhibit knowledge in the areas of recognition of the signs of negative feelings
and an understanding of their responsibilities for reporting and handling cases.
Parents will:
- Understand the scope of educational program related to negative feelings
C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESULTS
- Review of student self-referrals
- Review of school personnel referrals to support staff and outside agencies
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOAL 4
Encourage parental involvement in the educational process.
A. TARGET POPULATION
- Parents of students in grades K-5
B. OBJECTIVES
Academic:
Parents will:
- Become more involved in their children’s educational process by:
- Utilizing school resources
- Partnering with teachers in addressing student school difficulties
- Providing home support to further school academic and behavioral goals
C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESULTS
- Increased attendance of parents at conferences and meetings
- Positive parental feedback
- Improved student adjustment and performance as a result of increased parental
involvement
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOAL 5
Review each student’s educational progress and career plans annually.
A. TARGET POPULATION
-Students in grades 6 – 8
B. OBJECTIVES
Academic:
Students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of their present academic status.
- Develop a program of studies for the ninth grade in grade 8.
Career
- Develop an understanding of the relationship between personal interests, skills, abilities,
values and career exploration.
- Be offered recommendations from their counselor concerning improvement in any of the
areas above.
C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESULTS
- Review and update career planning material.
- Student feedback
- Parent observation and feedback.
- Counselor observation.
- Repot card grades.
- State assessments.
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOAL 6
Teach students about various careers and help them to develop career-planning skills.
A. TARGET POPULATION
-Students in grades 6 – 8
B. OBJECTIVES
Academic:
Students will:
- Learn about requirements and opportunities as presented in NYS Learning Standards.
- Learn about their own preferences by using personal interest surveys.
Career
- Learn how to relate their own self-awareness to career development.
- Learn about the relationship between their values, interests and abilities to specific careers.
C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESULTS
- Student/Counselor review of participation in career education activities.
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOAL 7A
Provide advisory assistance to enable students to benefit from the curriculum in the following
areas: curriculum options, educational and career plans.
A. TARGET POPULATION
-Students in grades 6-8
B. OBJECTIVES
Academic:
Students will:
- Recognize the need for tutorial assistance either in school or at home.
- Recognize the importance of a positive attitude towards learning and school in general as it relates
to improved academic improvement.
- Learn the value of extra and co-curricular activities.
- Be able to understand ways in which their current program will assist them in their future
career educational plans.
C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESULTS
Increase in individual student achievement and self-direction.
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOAL 7B
Provide advisory assistance to enable students to benefit from the curriculum in the following
area: attendance.
A. TARGET POPULATION
-Students in grades 6-8
B. OBJECTIVES
Academic:
Students will:
- Understand the relationship between school attendance and academic achievement.
- Understand the relationship between attending school and becoming a successful person.
C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESULTS
- Improved student attendance.
- Reduced incidences of school/class tardiness.
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOAL 7D
Provide advisory assistance to enable students to benefit from the curriculum in the following
area: academic problems.
A. TARGET POPULATION
-Students in grades 6 - 8
B. OBJECTIVES
Academic:
Students will:
- Recognize the causes for and consequences of having academic problems.
- Learn alternate methods of resolving academic problems.
- Demonstrate improved academic school performance.
- Students and parents will work cooperatively with the school in reducing areas of poor
academic success.
C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESULTS
- Improved academic success.
- Positive teacher feedback.
- Parental satisfaction and feedback.
- Fewer students will have to repeat courses or not be promoted due to lack of credits.
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOAL 7E
Provide advisory assistance to enable students to benefit from the curriculum in the following
area: behavioral and/or adjustment problems.
A. TARGET POPULATION
Students in grades 6 - 8
B. OBJECTIVES
Academic/Personal:
Students will:
- Recognize the relationship between behavioral problems and academic proficiency.
- Understand the cause and effect of their actions and be encouraged to seek alternate ways of
behaving.
Students will show improvement in some or all of the following areas:
- Improvement of overall school performance.
- Elimination or reduction of incidents involving negative behavior.
- Elimination or reduction of class time lost due to behavior/adjustment problems.
- Acceptance of responsibility for own behavior.
- Understanding of how to deal with negative emotions.
- Understanding of how to deal more tolerantly with others.
- Development of more positive self-image.
- Development of improved tone towards improving peer relationship.
- Ability to use appropriate support systems to assist in changing behavioral adjustment
patterns.
C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESULTS
- Administration observation and feedback
- Teacher observations and feedback.
- Parent satisfaction and feedback.
- Disciplinary records will indicate a reduction of incidents involving discipline or adjustment
problems.
- Annual student review will indicate overall improvement in total program success.
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOAL 8
Encourage parental involvement in the educational process.
A. TARGET POPULATION
- Parents of students in grades 6-8
B. OBJECTIVES
- Parents will gain insights into their child’s academic and social progress as well as their goals,
abilities, aptitudes and
- Parents will understand and participate in plans to remediate any academic and/or behavioral
problems their child might display.
- Parents will recognize the importance of their school involvement as it relates to their child’s
success.
- Parents will be assisted in obtaining help from sources within or outside the school if either
child exhibits adjustment, behavioral or attendance problems
- Students will have more positive attitude towards school and learning as a result of parental
involvement.
C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESULTS
- Improved student performance
- Parental feedback through conferences, telephone contacts or mailings
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOAL 9
Review each student’s educational progress, career directions and future plans.”
A. TARGET POPULATION
- Students in grades 9-12.
B. OBJECTIVES
Academic:
Students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of their present academic status, achievement,
levels and educational requirement for graduation.
- Develop a program of studies for the following year.
- Be offered recommendations from their counselor and/or teacher
recommendations.
- Develop an appreciation for the process involving a periodic self-review.
Personal/Social:
Students will:
- Be offered recommendations from their counselor and/or teacher
recommendations.
- Develop an appreciation for the process involving a periodic self-review.
Career:
Students will:
- Develop an understanding of their interests, abilities and an overview of the
educational requirements for graduation and for other post-secondary options
as it relates to their career goals.
C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESULTS
- Review career planning material to ascertain that they contain accurate
information concerning steps needed to implement plans.
- Update progress using student feedback and self-evaluation concerning their
educational and career planning.
- Parent feedback regarding their child’s educational and career planning
progress.
- Counselor notes indicating satisfactory student planning progress.
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
D. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
STAFF OTHER
ACTIVITIES TARGET GROUP ASSIGNED RESOURCES DATES
Conference to review Students in 9-12 Middle & High Permanent record Feb.-June
individual progress in their School Counselors card
individual program. Also Each student will All testing scores
reviewed are personal have a minimum of Course selection
abilities, career goals and 30-40 minutes for sheets
post-secondary secondary each conference Curriculum guides
alternatives. Teacher
recommendations
College planning
information
This review focuses on the All students grades 9-12 Middle/High School Future testing Feb.-June
derived from a periodic Individual or small Counselor information
self-review. groups 30-40 minutes/per Career materials
session Computer based
profiles
The counselor will update Middle/High School Results of personal
student records. Review Counselors interest surveys
teacher recommendations
for course selections.
Make program
adjustments when
necessary. Develop a
framework with specific
steps for meeting students’
future career and life
needs.
Follow-up meetings with Counselors Appropriate Staff
students in need of further Administrators
assistance. Psychologists
Social Worker
IST
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOAL 10
Help students learn about various careers and develop career planning skills.
A. TARGET POPULATION
- Students in grades 10-11
B. OBJECTIVES
Academic:
Students will:
- Learn about requirements and opportunities presented by the new Regents
Action Plan.
Personal/Social:
Students will:
- Express self-satisfaction with their career/college choice in the follow-up
study.
- Learn about own preferences by using a personal interest survey.
Career:
Students will:
- Learn how to relate own self-awareness to career development.
- Understand the relationship between current course offerings and their career
goals.
- Begin to identify the post-secondary options that would be most effective in
helping them to achieve their career objectives.
- Learn to develop career information retrieval techniques by using our GIS
programs.
- Complete the decision-making process by selecting and acting upon a post-
secondary choice that will be compatible with their career objectives.
- Learn about the relationship between their values, interests and abilities to
specific careers.
- Be able to locate and use available career information.
C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESULTS
- The annual review will indicate the student has taken part in grade level career
education activities.
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
D. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
STAFF OTHER
ACTIVITIES TARGET GROUP ASSIGNED RESOURCES DATES
Career awareness Grade 10-11 students in Counselor Job-Interest Survey Sept.-June
Focus on: groups 1-2 periods/per School developed
Teacher expectations student group career sheets
Personal and academic Computer based
-self-awareness programs
-goal setting Occupational
-values clarification Outlook Handbook
Understand the impact of
the Regents Action Plan
on your future
Group guidance on career All 10th-11th grade Counselors GIS Computer Spring
exploration and students 1-2 group sessions programs
development. per year (individual SDS tests and
Areas include: sessions may individual reports
-Review of career clusters follow) Student records
-Administering the S.D.S. Strong Campbell
-Clarifying individual Interest Inventory
strengths related to career
goals
-Expanding knowledge of
career areas-GIS
-Broadening personal
career preferences through
value exploration
-Involvement of parents in
reviewing S.D.S. results
-Reviewing program
-Coordinate coursework
with career interests
Career internship 12t grade students Community Community May
volunteers Professional groups
Teachers/Advisors Rotary,
Westchester
County Business
Association
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
STAFF OTHER
TARGET GROUP ASSIGNED RESOURCES DATES
ACTIVITIES
th
Group guidance on college All 11 grade students High School Testing Sept.-June
and career exploration Counselors information
3-5 sessions per year BOCES program
Areas include: 30-50 minutes each booklet
-Awareness of testing College
programs-PSAT, SAT, Conference
ACT, BOCES Career selection booklets
evaluations
-alternate programs
-Computer career/college
-Senior evaluation and All 12th grade students Clerical assistance Sept. & Oct.
college career selections Counselors
update English classes
45 minutes initially
Date gives overall profile Review takes
of current class and helps several hours
in future program planning
Sessions: All 11th & 12th grade High School Orchard House Sept.-June
career/service/college students on a volunteer Counselors College
representatives to broaden basis Admissions Book
individual knowledge and Other reference
perspectives towards materials
career choices. Computer printouts
Mini-career program Clerical assistance
Conference Room
College & career planning All 11th grade students 11th grade Record of annual Jan.-June
sessions with students & counselors reviews
Parents At least 1 session Testing results
Review steps to college per student SAT, ACT, ACH,
planning PSAT
College visitations College
information
booklet
Student permanent
record
Group counseling sessions 12th grade students High School Scholarships Sept.-Dec.
Areas reviewed: Counselors bulletin
-Graduation requirement 1 period per group Curriculum guides
-Scholarship materials Time varies College Fair
(RSEE) Booklet
-Testing information Vocation Data-
-Senior College Fair BOCES
-Steps to college planning Individual follow
-Vocational and career up
opportunities
(Capstone programs)
-Resume writing
-Interview skills
-College visitations
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOAL 11
Provide advisory assistance to enable students to benefit from the curriculum.
A. TARGET POPULATION
- Students in grades 9 through 12
B. OBJECTIVES
Academic:
Students will:
- Become familiar with all aspects of the school curriculum offerings and full
understand the requirements for graduation.
- Become aware of their own strengths and weaknesses related to academic and
extracurricular activities.
- Understand their own potential and select appropriate courses necessary for
success in their future career or academic goals.
- Become aware of ways to improve their academic achievements.
Personal/Social:
Students will:
- Learn how to reduce test anxiety and manage stress under academic or
personal pressures.
- Raise their own sense of self-worth and become more productive students.
- Become aware of and use available support systems to improve their school
performance.
- Feel supported by their counselor and develop a positive relationship, which
will foster a tone of honesty and openness.
- Learn how to analyze and attempt resolution for problems encountered in any
subject area.
- Understand the need for a good relationship among themselves, their parents
and school in resolving academic or personal difficulties.
C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESULTS
- Improved student academic achievement
- Teacher comments/evaluation
- Parent satisfaction
- Counselor appraisal
- Student evaluation
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
OTHER
ACTIVITIES TARGET GROUP STAFF ASSIGNED RESOURCES DATES
Group guidance All 11th grade students High School Counselor Testing materials Oct.-Nov.
seminars with 11th Classroom presentations 3 sessions (40 minutes Curriculum guides
grade students each)
Areas include:
-PSAT, SAT, ACT
test information
-Use of GIS
-College programs
-Career & college
orientation
-Overview of
yearly guidance
program
Individual Identified or self-referred High School Counselor Student report card Sept.-June
counseling with students grades 9-12 Social Worker Student progress
academic or Psychologists reports or referrals
personal concerns as appropriate
Group guidance All 12th grade students Counselor College Fair Sept.-Oct.
seminars with 12th Periods – English class booklets
grade students SUNY information
Other college
Areas include: information
-Overview of College folder
yearly guidance forms
program Resumes, letters,
-Testing & etc.
Scholarship Testing schedule
information
-College Essay
Writing
-College & career
planning
-College Fair
planning
-Curriculum review
Conference to All students grades 9-11 Counselor Curriculum guides Feb.-May
review old program 20/30 minutes per session \Individual
and plan for Individual or small group transcript
following year Teacher
recommendation
Secretarial staff
Counseling with New students Counselor Curriculum guides Sept.-Aug.
new or concerned Self-referred students Varies District reference
student/parents Parents materials
including district Grades 9-12
screening
procedures and
overall orientation
to our curriculum
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
OTHER
ACTIVITIES TARGET GROUP STAFF ASSIGNED RESOURCES DATES
Small group All students grade 9 Administrators Student Handbook Sept.-Oct.
orientation with 9th Teachers Curriculum guides
graders: High School Counselor
Small group
Areas reviewed: 6-8 students
-Knowing your
counselor
-How to use
guidance services
-Knowing the high
school curriculum
-Becoming
involved in total
school program
-How to deal with
a new school/peers
-Plan for future in
high school
Review of students Identified students Administrators Progress reports Sept.-June
experiencing Counselor Referrals
difficulty at Teachers Parent input
Instructional Psychologist Student record
Support Team Social Worker
meetings
Review of Classified or identified Administrators I.E.P.’s Sept.-June
classified students students Counselors Progress reports
at main or Grades 9-12 Psychologist Individual teacher
subcommittee CSE Social Worker recommendations
meetings Special Education
Teachers
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOAL 12
Provide advisory assistance to help students develop and implement post-secondary
educational and career plans.
A. TARGET POPULATION
Students in grades 9-12
B. OBJECTIVES
Academic:
Students will:
- Plan sound educational programs, which will enable them to make appropriate
post-secondary choices.
Career:
Students will:
- Be able to make appropriate college or career choices based upon:
- The understanding of their own abilities
- A knowledge of their own career interests.
- A knowledge of the programs and requirements of each college.
- The development of Decision Making Skills while understanding and
accepting the results of their decisions.
- The development of a career action plan through personal readings and
involvement in the Career Center.
- The assimilation of knowledge gained through personal contact with
college or career representatives.
- The ability to develop skills in clarifying personal values while broadening
the scope of interest areas compatible with these values.
C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESULTS
- Student self-evaluation (12th grade)
- The percentage of students who graduate form the high school with specific
career, college or specific plans will remain constant or increase
- Parent satisfaction
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
OTHER DATES
ACTIVITIES TARGET GROUP STAFF ASSIGNED RESOURCES
Administration of All 10th grade students Counselors Computer assistance April
Career Inventory English classes to analyze survey
3 periods Survey Results
Newsletter 9-12th grade students 4x/year Secretarial Staff
Computer assistance Sept.-June
Parent volunteer
Scholarship 12th grade 4x/year Secretarial staff Sept.-June
Computer assistance
Parent volunteer
Utilization of the Focus on 11th grade students Counselor Naviance Web Base Oct.-June
Naviance computer with ongoing involvement 30 minutes per session package
program to assist until graduation
students in their
career/college
exploration
Maintain Bulletin All students in grades 9-12 Counselors Naviance Sept.-June
board regarding: Clerical Staff Student bulletin
-College Calendar
representatives Announcements
visiting Irvington
-College
conferences and
workshops
-Scholarships &
Financial Aid
information
-Employment
opportunities
-Career or Tech
Center opportunities
-Summer
opportunities-
students
Pre-high school All 8th grade students 8th grade High School High school Feb.-June
planning conference counselors Curriculum guide
with parents and Evening parent meeting
students Classroom presentation
Review and update All students grades 9-12 Counselors Aides Spring-Summer
career and college Clerical Staff Volunteers
materials. Aides
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
OTHER
ACTIVITIES TARGET GROUP STAFF ASSIGNED RESOURCES DATES
Career Day with All students in grades 9, 10 Guidance Volunteer Invited community May
speakers from & 11 Counselors and business
clustered Teacher Aide representatives
occupational areas Teachers Schedules for all
students
Orientation for Self-referred students in Counselors Student guides Jan.-March
students who may grades 10 & 11 BOCES Clerical assistance
choose to attend the Classroom teacher at Tech Tech Center
Tech Center Center curriculum guide
Administrators
This includes:
A video presentation
assembly
A Tech Center
visitation
A follow-up session
to select appropriate
program
Senior College Fair 12th grade Counselors Counselors from October
held at the County Parents & Students Teachers attending districts
Center for all Clerical Transportation
students-over 300 Evening parent session Personnel
colleges Police
Invited speakers
College
representatives
College virtual tour Self-referred students grades Counselor Naviance Sept.-June
through Naviance 9-12 Clerical assistance
Preparing and All students in grades 9-12 Counselors Printed materials
disseminating to the Administrators include school profile Sept.-June
home information Clerical assistance & upcoming
on colleges, careers, activities
scholarships, Testing scores
workshops, testing Trends
to parents and Dates to remember
students Pertinent articles
The Junior College All students in 11th grade Counselors College Conference March-June
Conference is 1 period planning manual
designed to help
students in the initial
stages of
career/college
investigation
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
OTHER
ACTIVITIES TARGET GROUP STAFF ASSIGNED RESOURCES DATES
Student/parent All 11th grade students Counselors Student records Jan.-June
college career At least 1 period per student Testing results
planning conference
to review the record
and plan for the
future
Utilization of the All students with a focus on Counselors Naviance Sept.-June
Naviance program 11th and 12th graders 10-45 minutes per student
to broaden
knowledge of
colleges and
financial aid
Evening workshops Parents Counselors F.A.F. forms Oct.-May
for parents & Students in grades 11 and Clerical assistance The Affordable
students on: 12 Choice Video
-Financial Aid Financial aid
-College selection information from
process leading institutions
-College admissions
panel
College Information Parents of grade 11 Counselors Evening meeting November
Session Handbook College
Planing
Kit
Power Point
Video
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOAL 13
Provide advisory assistance for students who exhibit attendance problems.
A. TARGET POPULATION
Students in grades 9-12
B. OBJECTIVES
Academic:
Students will:
- Be informed of attendance procedures through the Student Handbook and
homeroom discussions.
- Understand the relationships between school attendance and academic
achievement.
- Become aware of all alternate programs available in Irvington that will offer
students with attendance difficulties the best chance for academic success.
- Improve attendance (if this is a problem area).
Career:
Students will:
- Understand the relationship between attending school and becoming a
successful person.
C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESULTS
- There will be an overall improvement in student attendance rate.
- There will be a reduced incidence of school tardiness/class cutting by students
with attendance problems.
- The already low dropout rate will remain constant or be reduced.
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E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
OTHER
ACTIVITIES TARGET GROUP STAFF ASSIGNED RESOURCES DATES
Individual Identified students with Counselor Student Assistance Sept.-June
conference with cutting, tardiness or Administrator Counselor
students attendance problems (Assistant Principal) Nurse
experiencing Grades 9-12 Psychologist
attendance problems Social Worker
Building IST or case Identified students grades 9- Counselors Attendance record
conference meetings 12 Administrators Progress reports Sept.-June
to review students Psychologist
with attendance Teachers
problems Nurse
Social Worker
A student handbook Students in grades 9-12 Administrators Student Handbook September
is distributed at the Teachers
beginning of the Counselors
school year to Nurse
students. (The
handbook contains
all district
attendance
procedures &
Policies.) This
information is
reviewed in large
and small group
sessions.
New students get a Students in grades 9-12 Registrar Student Handbook Sept.-August
student handbook Assistant Principal
for review upon
registration
Attendance policies Teachers in grades 9-12 Administrators District teacher’s September
& procedures are Handbook
reviewed with the Student Handbook
faculty before they
review same with
students
Parent/student Identified students in grades Psychologist Records Sept.-June
conferences to 9-12 Social Worker Materials on alternate
discuss overall Counselor education program
attendance patterns Administrators
Teacher
Nurse
Review by Identified students with Counselor Teacher reports Sept.-June
Committee on possible or identified Administrator IEP’s
Special Education disabling conditions Social Worker Progress Reports
with disabilities that Special Education Teachers Attendance Records
may affect
attendance
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GOAL 14
Provide advisory assistance for students who exhibit academic problems.
A. TARGET POPULATION
Students in grades 9-12
B. OBJECTIVES
Academic:
Students will:
- Recognize the causes for and consequences of having academic problems.
- Learn alternate methods of resolving academic problems.
- Demonstrate improved academic school performance.
- Work cooperatively with parents and the school in reducing areas of poor
academic success.
C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESULTS
- Students will experience improved academic success
- Positive teacher feedback
- Parental satisfaction and feedback
- Few students will have to repeat coursers or not graduate due to lack of credits
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E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
OTHER
ACTIVITIES TARGET GROUP STAFF ASSIGNED RESOURCES DATES
Parent Conferences Identified or parent Counselor Teacher reports
with or without the referred students in grades Teachers Progress reports Sept.-June
student to discuss the 9-12 Academic folder
reasons for academic Report card
problems and plan Outside agencies or
remedies to resolve the tutoring
situation.
Peer tutoring within Identified or referred Counselor Department Oct.-June
school day by Peer students grades 9-12 Advisor Chairpersons
leaders
Academic Intervention All identified students in Counselor Study Skills Sheets Sept.-June
Services grades 9-12 Specialist Teacher Academic textbooks
Department Chairs and assignments
Study skills session Administrators Master Schedule for
classes to improve AIS
learning skills
Collaborative or Classified students Special Education teachers Individualized Sept.-June
Resource Skills needing skills help Counselor Educational Plan
classes for Special Assistant Principal
Education students as Teacher aides
detailed in their
I.E.P.’s
Case conferences with Identified or parent Counselor Student record Sept.-June
teachers and/or parents referred students grades Teachers Progress reports
to review individual 9-12 Psychologist if requested Teacher referral
students who are Social Worker
experiencing academic
difficulties
IST meeting to Identified students grades Administrators Student record Sept.-June
identify and assess 9-12 Counselors Progress reports
students with Social Worker Teacher referrals or
significant academic Student Assistance Counselor comments
difficulties Special Education Teacher
Psychologist
Nurse
Review of student All students in grades 9- Counselor Computer failure lists After 5 weeks
progress report to 12 Principal Report cards and at the end
determine those with Progress reports of each quarter-
academic difficulties Nov., Feb.,
April, June
Failure list and credits Identified 12th grade Counselor Computer failure lists Dec.-June
reviewed to determine students Principal
students who may not
graduate on time
Review by 504 Any student referred by Administrator Outside Evaluation Sept.-June
committee to identify parent, teacher, etc. Appropriate PPS staff Information
learning problems Teachers
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOAL 15
Provide advisory assistance for students who exhibit behavioral and/or adjustment
problems.
A. TARGET POPULATION
Students in grades 9-12
B. OBJECTIVES
Academic:
Students will:
- Recognize the relationship between behavioral problems and academic
proficiency.
- Show improvement in some or all of the following areas:
- Improvement of overall school performance.
- Elimination or reduction of class time lost due to behavior/adjustment
problems.
Personal/Social:
Students will:
- Understand the cause and effect of their actions and be encouraged to seek
alternate ways of behaving.
- Show improvement in some or all of the following areas:
- Elimination or reduction of incidents involving negative behavior.
- Acceptance of responsibility for own behavior.
- Understanding of how to deal with negative emotions.
- Understanding of how to deal more tolerantly with others.
- Development of more positive self-image.
- Development of improved tone towards improving peer relationship.
- Ability to use appropriate support systems to assist in changing behavioral
adjustment patterns.
C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESULTS
- Administration observation and feedback
- Teacher observations and feedback
- Parent satisfaction and feedback
- Disciplinary records will indicate a reduction of incidents involving discipline
or adjustment problems
- Annual student review will indicate overall improvement in total program
success
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E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
OTHER
ACTIVITIES TARGET GROUP STAFF ASSIGNED RESOURCES DATES
IST review of Identified students in grades Administrators Outside evaluations Sept.-June
students exhibiting 9-12 Counselors when needed
behavior/adjustment Teachers
problems to Support Staff
ascertain scope of
existing problems
Individual Identified and self-referred Counselor Support help as
conferences with students in grades 9-12 Teacher needed. Sept.-June
students to provide Administrator Behavior
assistance in dealing Psychologist Management Plan
with existing
potential behavioral/
adjustment
problems, i.e.,
schedule
adjustment, alternate
programs, school
policies and
consequences
Conference with Identified students in grades Teacher Student Referrals Sept.-June
teachers to ascertain 9-12 Counselor Program report
extent of the
problem or ways to
resolve the situation
Conference with Identified students in grades Administrators Aides Sept.-June
parents to intercede 9-12 Counselor Student referrals
in potential Teacher Progress reports
problems or to Student folder
resolve existing
behavioral/adjustme
nt problems of their
child
Conference with Identified students in grades Administrators Superintendent Sept.-June
administration to 9-12 Teacher Hearing record
determine Counselor Referral forms
appropriate Attendance record
resolution to Progress Reports
existing problems
Referral to Identified students in grades Counselor Student records Sept.-June
professionals or 9-12 School Psychologist Attendance
outside agencies, Social Worker Progress reports
i.e., psychologist, Student Assistance Counselor Referrals
Mental Health Evaluation date
agency, Hospital
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E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
OTHER
ACTIVITIES TARGET GROUP STAFF ASSIGNED RESOURCES DATES
Peer counseling for All 9th grade students Administrators Selected 11th and 12th Sept.-May
all 9th grade students Weekly sessions grade students
Areas of focus Personal information
include: Counselor cards Sept.-June
-Problem solving Teachers
-Value classification Administrators
-Goal setting 3 sessions
-Effective
relationships
-Conflict resolution
-Self-esteem
-Communication
skills
Group for students Identified students in grades Student Assistance Counselor Outside referral June
new to District or 9-12 materials September
students with
substance abuse
problems
Individual Identified students in grades Counselor Discipline notices
counseling done 9-12 Student Assistance Counselor Pupil Personnel Sept.-June
with students having Referrals may be self- Social Worker Council minutes
behavioral/ initiated or parent, teacher, Psychologist Teacher referrals
adjustment administrator
problems.
May include the
following areas:
-Substance abuse
-Poor peer
relationships
-Poor
communication
skills
-Depression
-Loneliness
-Alienated attitude
to society
-Immaturity
-Anxiety
-Violent behavior
-Self-defeating or
destructive behavior
-Abuse
-Family problems
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
OTHER
ACTIVITIES TARGET GROUP STAFF ASSIGNED RESOURCES DATES
Consultation with or Identified students in grades Counselor Outside agencies Sept.-June
referral to 6-12 Psychologist Private practitioners
alternative support Social worker
personnel when Student Assistance Counselor
appropriate
Referral for Identified students in grades Counselor Psychologist Sept.-June
evaluation to assist 9-12 Social Worker
in counseling Psychologist
students with Student Assistance Counselor
behavioral problems
Identification and Identified or self-referred Counselor Psychologist
counseling of students in grades 10-12 Social Worker Social worker Sept.-June
potential dropouts Progress reports
with contributing Attendance records
adjustment or
behavior problems
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOAL 16
Encourage parental involvement in the educational process.
A. TARGET POPULATION
Parents of students in grades 9-12
B. OBJECTIVES
Academic:
Parents will:
- Gain insights into their child’s academic and social progress as well as their
goals, abilities, aptitudes and interests.
- Understand and participate in plans to remediate any academic and/or
behavioral problems their child might display.
- Recognize the importance of their school involvement as it relates to their
child’s success.
Career:
Parents will:
- Be informed of the necessary details, procedures and opportunities available
concerning their child’s post-secondary options. These include:
1. Applying to college
Financial implication, i.e., scholarships, financial aid
2. Military careers
3. Obtaining employment
Personal/Social:
Students will:
- Have a more positive attitude towards school and learning as a result of
parental involvement.
Parents will:
- Be assisted in obtaining help from sources within or outside the school if their
child exhibits adjustment, behavioral or attendance problems.
C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM RESULTS
- Improved student performance
- Parental feedback through conferences, telephone contacts or mailings
IRVINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
OTHER
ACTIVITIES TARGET GROUP STAFF ASSIGNED RESOURCES DATES
Parent conferences Parents/students in grade 8 Counselors Curriculum Guides Feb.-June
for students (Individual & Group) Progress repots
involved in high Career planning
school planning sheets
Parent conference Parents/students in grades Counselor Annual review sheets March-June
for students 11 & 12 Transcript
involving Aptitude Test Results
career/college College materials Sept.-Nov.
planning upon Career printouts
request Computer surveys
College planning
guides
Creation, All parents in grades 8-12 Principal Clerical assistance December-Feb.
preparation and Department Chairperson Printed materials
distribution of Counselors
curriculum guides (time varies)
including Guidance
information
Preparation of Parents in grades 9-12 Principal Clerical assistance 6 times per year
guidance related Curriculum Leaders July
articles for high Counselors
school newsletter (time varies)
School calendar
Each-Program
Middle School to Parents of 8th graders Appropriate grade level Curriculum guides January
High School Parent Counselors Overheads
Orientation Teachers
Administrators
Parent conferences Parents of students in grades Assistant Principals Progress reports Ongoing
for students 9-12 Individual counselor Teacher comment
exhibiting academic, (time varies) sheets
behavioral or Attendance data
attendance problems Discipline slips
(case conference) Teacher &
Administrator input
Psychologist input
Group Parental Parents of students in grades Administrators Guest Speakers:
Seminars on 9-12 Counselors Financial Aid Sept.-May
counseling/ Curriculum Leaders Officers
academic programs: 2-3 hours per evening Directors of
-Financial Aid Admissions
-Jr. College Printed materials
Planning in F.A.F.
Career/College Computer Workshops
-Evening Higher Education
-Freshman Planning Corp.
-Back to School Data books
Night Loan Information
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E. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
OTHER
ACTIVITIES TARGET GROUP STAFF ASSIGNED RESOURCES DATES
College Fair Students & parents in grade Counselors College reps May
12 Speakers
(4 hours-evening) Directories
Student newspaper
Barons/Chronicles,
etc.
Progress reporting All parents Principal Clerical assistance Progress reports
to parents Teachers Printing every 5th
Counselors week of quarter or as
needed
Prepare materials Students/parents of Counselors Clerical assistance Ongoing as
for Committee on individuals with special Administrators needed
Special Education needs Social Worker
Psychologist
Teachers
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