Role of the school counselor
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Help improve school work (organization, completing tasks/assignments, and study skills)
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Respond to individual student/parent needs/questions
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Core Counseling Curriculum taught to students using personal/social, educational, college and career goals.
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Facilitate parent/teacher/student conferences
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Coordinate Intervention Team Meetings for students who are struggling academically, personally, and/or socially.
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Coordinate and facilitate Student Study Team (SST) Meetings
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Student support liaison and case carrier for students with Section 504 Accommodation Plans
- Implement a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), which ensures all students have access to a comprehensive counseling program
Tier 1: Core Curriculum- Classroom lessons (all students)
Tier 2: Intentional Guidance- Small group counseling (some students)
Tier 3: Individual Interventions- individual counseling and outside referrals (few students)
SUpports at sIerra Vista
Tutorial:
Tutorial providers an opportunity for students to:
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Receive extra assistance
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Study for/make up tests
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Work on group projects
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Start homework
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Obtain clarification
Please access the tutorial schedule by clicking HERE
Academic Support Courses
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Guided Study
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Read 180
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Math Lab
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Academic Wheel
STudy Tips
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Check your grades at least twice a week on Parent Portal
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Check your assignments daily on Canvas
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Use your planner (keep track of homework, project deadlines, upcoming tests, events, sports practice, etc.)
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Set a "study space"
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Have all your material in front of you: lecture notes, course textbooks, study guides and any other relevant material.
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Don’t try to do all your studying the night before the test. Instead space out your studying, review class materials several times a week, focusing on one topic at a time
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Take short breaks frequently. Your memory retains information that you study at the beginning and the end better than what you study in the middle.
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Review/re-write notes
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Make flashcards on Quizlet
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Create a Kahoot! (interactive game-based learning program)
- Use Khan Acacdemy (expert created content and resources for every subject)
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Ask a friend/parent to quiz you
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If you choose to study in a group, only study with others who are serious about the test.
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Re-do homework problems as practice
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Organize your backpack weekly
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Pack your backpack (check for assignments you're turning in) the night before
Transition to high schooL
Northwood High School
Irvine High School