Santee
School District Counseling
and Social Work Program
If at any time you have concerns about
your child’s social-emotional and/or mental well-being, please
contact the school as soon as possible for assistance. Students also have opportunities
to self-refer through the counselor, teacher, and site administrator.
*School counselors and social workers are available Monday-Friday (hours vary by school) and look forward to receiving your questions and concerns. They will respond to email within 24 hours.
School Counselors and Social Workers have
a very important role in the education of the student in Santee School
District. As such, it is important that you understand these services and know
how to access them. Above, you will find the contact information for our School
Counselors and Social Workers.
School
Counselors and Social Workers provide both direct and indirect services:
Direct student services
include:
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Appraisal and
Advisement – assessing student abilities,
interests and achievement to help them make decisions about their future
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Counseling – providing professional assistance and support to a
student or small group of students during times of transition, heightened
stress, critical change or other situations impeding student success. School
counselors do not provide therapy or long-term counseling in schools. However,
school counselors are prepared to recognize and respond to student mental
health needs and assist students and families seeking resources
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Instruction – teaching the school counseling curriculum to students
focused through the lens of selected student standards from the ASCA Mindsets
& Behaviors for Student Success
Indirect student services include:
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Consultation – sharing of strategies that support student achievement
with parents, teachers, other educators and community organizations
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Collaboration – work with other educators, parents and the community to
support student achievement and social-emotional development
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Referrals – support for students and families to school or community
resources for additional assistance and information