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Counselor's Corner

Email: anhitchcock@capousd.org

ELEMENTARY (TK-5) Referral Form

 
 
 

Email: lirmorris@capousd.org

MIDDLE (6-8) Referral Form

 
 
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The School Counseling Program

The School Counseling Program

The Capistrano Unified School District counseling program ensures that all students develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills that will lead to behaviors that support academic achievement and social-emotional well-being. This is achieved through services such as:
  • Classroom-based lessons (in grades TK-8) including the Second Step curriculum for social-emotional learning, CUSD cultural proficiency lessons, lessons created by the School Counselor based on current student needs, and a suicide prevention lesson for 7th graders
  • Small group counseling for students to build skills alongside peers
  • Conflict resolution using restorative practices
  • Individual counseling using short, solution-focused sessions aimed at giving students the tools they will need to solve problems on their own
  • Crisis counseling for students who exhibit signs of being a danger to themself or others
  • Providing referrals for families to access community resources
 
 
AV School Counseling Program Vision Statement
The vision of the Arroyo Vista School Counseling Program is for all students to become confident learners and respectful citizens with the social-emotional, academic, and career skills necessary to reach their fullest potential.
 
AV School Counseling Program Mission Statement
The mission of the Arroyo Vista School Counselors is to provide all students with a comprehensive school counseling program that supports social-emotional, academic, and college/career development. The School Counselor will facilitate a positive school environment where all students can learn to overcome challenges in order to be successful in their personal and academic goals.
 
AV School Counseling Program Beliefs
  • All students have value and worth.
  • All students have the ability to succeed when they feel supported.
  • School counselors will support all students by meeting data-driven needs through evidence-based practices.
  • School counselors provide a comprehensive school counseling program that follows the ASCA National Model and ethical guidelines.
  • The school counseling program will include purposeful and meaningful interventions that work to minimize the achievement gap.