I am so excited to share that as of January 2016, Summit Hill Elementary is now a RAMP school! This means that our counseling program is a Recognized ASCA (American School Counselor Association) Model Program. The RAMP award recognizes schools that are committed to delivering a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program and an exemplary educational environment. More than 600 schools have been designated as RAMP since the program’s inception. Summit Hill Elementary was the first elementary counseling program in Fulton County to receive this designation. We are so honored to have received this recognition!
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Mission Statement:
My mission as a professional school counselor is to provide a developmental, comprehensive school counseling program for all students that aligns with the American School Counselor Association National Model of School Counseling, as well as the strategic goals of Fulton County and Summit Hill Elementary. With the implementation of services such as classroom guidance lessons, small groups, and individual counseling sessions, students will achieve academic, personal/social, and career success, assisting them to become lifelong learners and productive members of society. Through the school counseling program, I will strive to decrease and eliminate barriers to learning, helping students reach their highest level of achievement.
Fulton County School District Mission Statement: “to educate every student to be a responsible, productive citizen”
Summit Hill Elementary School Mission Statement: “To work passionately and collaboratively to inspire every student's success in life and learning”
Fulton County School District Mission Statement: “to educate every student to be a responsible, productive citizen”
Summit Hill Elementary School Mission Statement: “To work passionately and collaboratively to inspire every student's success in life and learning”
Vision and Philosophy of Counseling:
My vision for the students at Summit Hill Elementary School is that they are ready and prepared to become productive, contributing members of society. They are leaders, able to face and respond appropriately to challenges that may come their way. With a rigorous curriculum and comprehensive school counseling program that encourages success of all students, the students at Summit Hill are kind, socially smart students who are empowered, higher-level thinkers, and leaders in their generation. They are college and career ready and will become lifelong learners in an environment that reduces barriers to learning. The school counseling program serves all students in the school, is a collaborative effort among all staff and stakeholders, and addresses the school’s needs through data-driven interventions.
As a professional school counselor, I believe:
Fulton County School District Vision Statement: “For all students to learn to their full potential”
Summit Hill Elementary School Vision Statement: “Our vision is that Summit Hill Elementary is a place where we value more than just test scores...we are committed to developing a deeper understanding of content and applying high-level skills in critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and innovation.”
As a professional school counselor, I believe:
- All students should have access to a comprehensive and developmental school counseling program.
- The program should meet the needs of the students and school as a whole, as identified through achievement, perception, and results data.
- All students have the ability to learn and achieve with the proper supports in place, and deserve equal opportunities to experience school success.
- A collaborative effort among school counselors, administration and teachers, parents, and the community is essential in creating a supportive and caring educational environment that promotes success for all students.
- The school counseling program should be comprehensive and holistic, addressing the school’s needs and promoting system wide change to provide academic, career, and personal/social development for every student.
- The school counselor is an advocate for every student and is guided by ethical standards designed for the school counseling profession.
- Students deserve to learn in a safe, consistent, encouraging, and healthy environment that reduces barriers to learning.
- Learning is a lifelong process.
Fulton County School District Vision Statement: “For all students to learn to their full potential”
Summit Hill Elementary School Vision Statement: “Our vision is that Summit Hill Elementary is a place where we value more than just test scores...we are committed to developing a deeper understanding of content and applying high-level skills in critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and innovation.”
Services:
Counseling services include:
Core Curriculum Classroom Lessons. These lessons will adhere to the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) national standards for students. Lessons address academic, career, and personal/social topics, and will take place once a month in each classroom.
Small group counseling sessions. Small groups will be offered throughout the year. Student participation will be based on parent or teacher referral. Group might cover such topics as family change, being new to school, grief, academic success, impulse control, social skills, or friendship.
Individual counseling sessions. These will take place as needed and are available to all students.
Consultation. Parents may schedule consultation sessions to discuss concerns about their child, whether social, academic, or addressing struggles at home.
Core Curriculum Classroom Lessons. These lessons will adhere to the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) national standards for students. Lessons address academic, career, and personal/social topics, and will take place once a month in each classroom.
Small group counseling sessions. Small groups will be offered throughout the year. Student participation will be based on parent or teacher referral. Group might cover such topics as family change, being new to school, grief, academic success, impulse control, social skills, or friendship.
Individual counseling sessions. These will take place as needed and are available to all students.
Consultation. Parents may schedule consultation sessions to discuss concerns about their child, whether social, academic, or addressing struggles at home.