The Counseling Program at Nichols JH<\/h2>\nThe 91Ö±²¥ Counseling Program is built upon the National Model outlined by the\u00a0American School Counselor Association\u00a0(ASCA). All curriculum and activities reflect these high standards.\u00a0The four components of a Comprehensive, Developmental School Guidance and Counseling Program are:<\/u>\n1. Guidance curriculum-\u00a0<\/strong>Provides guidance content in a systematic way to all students.\nAreas addressed:<\/em>\n\u00b7 Self-confidence development\n\u00b7 Motivation to achieve\n\u00b7 Decision-making, goal setting, planning and problem-solving skills\n\u00b7 Interpersonal effectiveness\n\u00b7 Communication skills\n\u00b7 Cross-cultural effectiveness\n\u00b7 Responsible behavior\n2. Responsive services-\u00a0<\/strong>Addresses the immediate concerns of students.\nAreas addressed:<\/em>\n\u00b7 Academic concerns\n\u00b7 School related concerns (tardiness, absences\/truancy, misbehavior, school avoidance, drop-out prevention)\n\u00b7 Relationship concerns\n\u00b7 Physical\/sexual\/emotional abuse\n\u00b7 Grief\/loss\n\u00b7 Substance abuse\n\u00b7 Family issues\n\u00b7 Harassment issues\n\u00b7 Coping with stress\n\u00b7 Suicide prevention\n3. Individual Planning-\u00a0<\/strong>Assists students in monitoring and understanding their own development.\nAreas Addressed:<\/em>\nACADEMIC<\/strong>\n\u00b7 Student skills\n\u00b7 Educational opportunities\n\u00b7 Course selection\n\u00b7 Lifelong learning\n\u00b7 Test scores\nSOCIAL\/EMOTIONAL<\/strong>\n\u00b7 Healthy self-concepts\n\u00b7 Adaptive and adjustable social behavior\nCAREER<\/strong>\n\u00b7 Potential career opportunities\n\u00b7 Career\/Tech training\n\u00b7 Positive work habits\n4. System support-\u00a0<\/strong>Includes program and staff support activities and services.\nAreas Addressed:<\/em>\n\u00b7 Guidance program development\n\u00b7 Parent education\n\u00b7 Teacher\/administrator consultation\n\u00b7 Staff development\n\u00b7 School improvement planning\n\u00b7 Counselor’s professional development\n\u00b7 Research and publishing\n\u00b7 Community research public relations\n\t

Programs Exclusive to Nichols:<\/h2>\n

Career Caf\u00e9<\/strong> – Career Caf\u00e9 is an opportunity for students to learn about careers from individuals in their community. Students can learn about various careers during their lunch period, without missing instruction.<\/p>\n

College Spotlight<\/strong> – Each month students participate in a scavenger hunt to learn about colleges and universities. They have opportunities to receive free college memorabilia such as t-shirts, pennants, cups, ect. It is part of our plan to make sure that all our kids are “Career and College Ready” before they graduate from high school.<\/p>\n

S.W.A.G. Sisters with Aspiring Goals<\/strong> – our on campus girl group which inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Girls are mentored, where they find a sisterhood of support with shared drive, mutual respect, and high expectations.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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