Summerville High School 

        Counseling Program                                                                                     Advisory

Council2011-2012 

Council Members Valerie Blunt, Asst Principal Gaila Mercer-Brown, CounselorCol. Claude Davis, Dept. ChairSamuel Blake Edwards, CounselorMr. & Mrs. Ensley, Community Business PartnerDonna Hogg, Teacher Marcellus J. Holt, Counselor Miranda Knight, CounselorDr. Anthony Lemon, Former Director of Secondary EducationKim Lucius, Parent/PTSAMaggie Melvin, CounselorBen Miller, Career Specialist Tawanna Freeman-Sanders, Counselor David Simmons, Counselor Patricia Toliver, Guidance Director Shana A. White, Counselor 

 

Purpose of Advisory Council 

Developed to advise and assist the school counseling program

Comprised of key stakeholders

Ensures accountability

The American School Counseling Association National Model 

Encompasses 3 domains:

› Academic

›Career

› Personal/Social

ASCA National Program Model Provides a foundation for school counseling programso Describes our delivery system1.o Guidance Curriculum2.o Individual Student Planning3.o Responsive Services4.o System Supporto Incorporates a management systemo Ensures accountability

RAMP IT UP!!!!! #GoGreenWave Is based on the ASCA National Model. Is a recognition program for individual schools, not districts or school counselors. Gives you the confidence that your program aligns with a nationally accepted and recognized model. Helps you evaluate your program and areas for improvement. Increases your skills and knowledge. Enhances your program's efforts to contribute to student success.

RAMP Components  1. Statement of Philosophy 2. Mission Statement 3. School Counseling Program Goals 4. Competencies and Indicators 5. Management Agreement 6. Advisory Council 7. Calendar 8. Classroom Guidance Curriculum: Action Plan and Lessons 9. Classroom Guidance Curriculum: Results Report 10. Small-Group Responsive Services 11. Closing-the-Gap Results Report 12. Program Evaluation Reflection

Summerville High SchoolSchool Counseling Program Goals 

2011-2012 

Goal 1: To increase the Graduation rate-The Graduation rate will increase from 70.8% to 73.0%- a 2.2% increase.

Goal 2: To conduct 100% of Individual Graduation Plan conferences (IGP’s) with a 100% of the student body in grades 9th -12th.

Goal 3: To decrease the amount of discipline referrals obtained by 9th-12th.

Goal 4: To Increase the average number of credits earned by targeted at-risk eleventh graders by at least two credits..

New Initiatives- Social Media & School Counseling Website Mrs. Sanders will present the new School Counseling website and Twitter account. 

 

Discussions and Questions 

Looking Ahead...............

Next meeting TBA (spring semester)Review goalsDiscuss results of action plansDiscuss results of small groupsMake recommendations