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Counselor’s Corner

Elementary (TK-5) School Counselor

Andrea Hitchcock

anhitchcock@capousd.org
 
Thursday, Friday, and every other Wednesday
 

Middle (6-8) School Counselor

Lindsey Morris

lirmorris@capousd.org
 
Monday- Thursday
 

School Counseling Referral

Family Resource Center

Family Resource Center

The Family Resource Center connects Capistrano Unified families with practical school and community support—information and materials from educational, social-service, and mental-health partners, plus year-round parent workshops.

Walk in Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at the CUSD Education Center lobby, 33122 Valle Rd, San Juan Capistrano.

Language support is available in English and Spanish, with Farsi upon request.

For assistance or to ask about upcoming workshops, contact our Family Resource Center Liaison, Sonia Moser, at (949) 234-5597 or somoser@capousd.org. Services are free and welcoming to all CUSD families.

Second Step


Second Step is the district approved curriculum adopted by CUSD in support of student's Social-Emotional Learning.
 
Providing a base for Social-Emotional learning for students is one way CUSD is committed to supporting student success and the "Vision of a CUSD Graduate".
 
 

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