Annual Agreement
School Counselor: Sharon Paige Abasolo Year: 2015 -2016
Vision Statement
The students at Kersey Creek Elementary School are resilient learners who passionately believe in their own abilities to succeed in school and in life as future citizens. The needs of all students are addressed through a curriculum that fosters self-awareness, personal growth, responsibility, and appreciation of diversity to enable their success in a changing world. The comprehensive school counseling program supports the achievement of each and every student and builds collaborative relationships with parents, families, staff, and community members to create foundations for student success. Kersey Creek students are prepared to make a positive difference in our world.
School Counseling Program Mission Statement
The mission of the Kersey Creek Elementary school counseling program is to provide a comprehensive and developmentally-appropriate program that addresses the academic, career, and personal/social needs of all students. Through the delivery of innovative and varied program services, the Kersey Creek program fosters the growth of all students by addressing their diverse needs, interests, and abilities. The counselors forge partnerships with other educators, parents, families, staff, and community stakeholders to support the success of all students. We are committed to preparing students to become educated, productive, and responsible citizens.
School Counseling Program Goals
The school counseling program will focus on the following achievement, attendance, and behavior/school safety goals this year. Details of activities promoting these goals are found in the curriculum, small-group and closing-the-gap action plans.
Program Goals1 / By the end of the school year 2015 - 2016, the percentage of students in grades 3-5 identified as economically disadvantaged, having disabilities, and English Language Learners who pass the Virginia Standards of Learning assessment in reading will increase by 11% from a 61% pass rate on the 2015 Reading SOL assessment to a 72% pass rate on the 2016 Reading SOL assessment.
2 / By the end of the school year 2015 - 2016, each student with 10 or more absences will decrease their absences by 25% from the first semester to the second semester.
3 / By the end of the school year 2015 - 2016, the number of students referred for aggressive and disruptive behavior will decrease by 10% in comparison to the number of students in the 2014 - 2015 school year.
Use of Time
I plan to spend the following percentage of my time delivering the components of the school counseling program. All components are required for a comprehensive school counseling program.
Planned Use / RecommendedDirect Services to Students / 35% / of time delivering school counseling core curriculum / Provides developmental curriculum content in a systematic way to all students / 80%
or more
10% / of time with individual student planning / Assists students in developing educational, career and personal plans
25% / of time with responsive services / Addresses the immediate concerns of students
Indirect Services for Students / 15% / of time providing referrals, consultation and collaboration / Interacts with others to provide support for student achievement
Program Planning and School Support / 15% / of time with foundation, management and accountability and school support / Includes planning and evaluating the school counseling program and school support activities / 20%
or less
School Counseling Program Components/Activities
K-5th grade classroom lessons (10-12 lessons/week on average), K-5th grade small group counseling (3rd grade relational aggression; study skills, social skills/friendship, GRIT, and grief groups as needed), individual counseling and support as needed, program Advisory Council
Other Responsibilities
Watch DOGS (Dads of Great Students), 504 case management, Good Citizen program, Honor Roll recognition, Gifted and Talented eligibility team member, School Improvement and School Safety teams, grade-level chair, quarterly grade-level newsletters, District Counselor Leadership team, and RAMP application responsibilities
Advisory Council
The school counseling advisory council will meet on the following dates:
- December 1, 2015
- April 26, 2016
Planning and Results Documents
The following documents have been developed for the school counseling program.
- Annual Calendar
- Closing-the-Gap Action Plans
- Curriculum Action Plan
- Small-Group Action Plan
Professional Development
I plan to participate in the following professional development based on school counseling program goals and my school counselor competencies self-assessment.
- Google Collaboration
- Counselor Shadowing Day
- Registration Showcase
- 504 Training
- Threat Assessment Training
- Informed Trauma Workshops
- Mental Health First Aid Workshop
- College and Career Readiness
- Anxiety, Stress, and Depression Workshop
- Transgender Student Needs Workshop
- RAMP Cohort Work Sessions and Training
Professional Collaboration and Responsibilities
Group / Weekly/Monthly / Coordinator- School Counseling Team Meetings
- Administration/School Counseling Meetings
- Student Support Team Meetings
- Department Chair Meetings
- School Improvement Team Meetings
- District School Counseling Meetings
Budget Materials and Supplies
Annual Budget $200.00
Materials and supplies needed:
- Small group instructional materials: $100
- Misc. supplies and books/tools: $100
School Counselor Availability
The school counseling office is open for students/parents/teachers from 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM.
Role and Responsibilities of Other Staff and Volunteers
Data Manager/Registrar:Karen Jennings
Other Staff: Paige Fearnow (Financial Secretary)