SEC Counseling Corner
September 2023 Newsletter
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Disclaimer
Socorro Early College High School Counselor does not provide or dispense mental health advice directly or indirectly as part of this newsletter. This newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not considered direct professional support or advice. Socorro Early College High School Counselor assume no liability for any reliance on information provided in this newsletter. Socorro Early College High School Counselors do not guarantee any results based on the information contained in the newsletter. Information provided in this newsletter is accurate to the best of our knowledge.
Hello Bulldog Families!
As counselors we are here to support our students socially/emotionally, academically, and college/career. We will continue supporting students with individual and group counseling. We encourage you to visit our website for additional resources and other forms that are available to everyone.
American School Counseling Association (ASCA Program)
School Counseling Program Beliefs
- Every student can learn, and every student can succeed.
- Every student should have access and opportunity for a high quality education.
- Every student should graduate from high school prepared for post-secondary opportunities.
- Every student should have access to a school counseling program.
- Effective school counseling is a collaborative process involving school counselors, students, families, teachers, administrators and education stake-holders.
- School counselors are leaders in the school, district, state and nation.
- Comprehensive school counseling programs promote and enhance student academic, career and social/emotional outcomes.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Socorro Early College High School counseling program is to empower all students to reach their fullest potential by providing a comprehensive school counseling program to facilitate their academic, career, social and emotional development. Counselors will serve as advocates for students and will collaborate with parents, faculty and community members to ensure student success and safety.
Vision Statement
Socorro Early College High School counselors will implement a comprehensive school counseling program that teaches students' valuable academic, personal/social and career skills that will ensure all students succeed in school and are prepared for a meaningful, productive life.
Informed Consent
Because counseling is based on a trusting relationship between counselor and student, the school counselors will keep information confidential with some possible exceptions. Under the following circumstances, the school counselors are required by law to share information with others.
1. Presenting information about hurting himself/herself or another person.
2. Evidence or disclosure of abuse (physically, emotionally, and sexually) or neglect
3. Threats to school security
Please understand that confidentiality cannot be guaranteed in virtual meetings. We will, however, make every effort to ensure our conversation is confidential.
Parent Engagement
- Research shows that parent engagement in schools is closely linked to better student behavior, higher academic achievement, and enhanced social skills.
- Parent engagement also makes it more likely that children and adolescents will avoid unhealthy behaviors, such as sexual risk behaviors and substance use.
Please contact us if you wish to be a parent volunteer, you may contact Rocio Donacio at rdonac@sisd.net.
Attendance Reporting
Academic Learning
Grades
Continue to monitor your child's grades and stay connected to their teachers.
- All students need to earn a total of 280 points for each class by the end of the year to pass the class.
- 280 points is the minimum amount of points a student can earn.
- Insert their grades per marking period and it will calculate how many points they may need to pass the year or if they are on track.
Below is a table that can be used by you or your child to track their grades.
High School Requirements
College and Career Ready
FAFSA
Our annual FAFSA night will be January 31, 2024. Please make plans to attend with your parents here at Socorro High School.
We will assist you with the process for applying for Federal financial aid, such as grants, work-study, and student loans, through the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Session will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Scholarship Opportunities
The Gates Scholarship
Coca-Cola Scholarship 2024
UTEP Terry Scholarship
All students interested in applying MUST submit the Terry Scholarship Interest Form available on our website. (Below)
https://utep.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/iform/x7873KI7ST22x6700sI75l.ssc
Opens October 1st, 2023.
SEC Fundraiser
IMPORTANT EPCC Reminders
- If you are enrolled in EPCC classes on-line only, please check your web banner to ensure you are enrolled at EPCC.
- If you have a dual credit class at here at Socorro, this class should also appear on the EPPC web banner. Please ensure you are enrolled at both entities.
Calendar of Events
EPCC News
Social Emotional Awareness
ACTION FOR HAPPINESS CALENDAR
Social Emotion Strategy for Student and Families
Mental Health
Mental Health Resources
Report Abuse
By Phone: 1-800-252-5400
Online: Texas Abuse Hotilne
(https://www.txabusehotline.org/Login/Default.aspx)
Call the Abuse Hotline toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, nationwide, or report through a secure website and get a response within 24 hours.
S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES
S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES® is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base, which is committed to helping you and others achieve an end to self-injurious behavior.
S.A.F.E. Alternatives
1-(800)-DONTCUT | (800)-366-82881-800-RUNAWAY 0r 1-800-786-2929
· YOUTH & TEENS
Do you need help?
The National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is here to listen whether you are thinking of running away or already have. Our services are confidential and nonjudgmental.
· PARENTS & GUARDIANS
Worried about your child?
NRS can offer you support and help connect you to the right resources for your family.
By calling 1-800-RUNAWAY or 1-800-786-2929
Project Vida
Communities in Schools
Communities In Schools deliver a multi-service dropout prevention program in the El Paso area. CIS of El Paso provides opportunities for students to improve in the areas of academics, behavior, and attendance for a higher stay in school rate. For over 31 years, we have been and are still the only school-based, not-for-profit organization presenting dropout prevention services in El Paso County.
CIS started its operation with one campus in 1984. We served 10,094 students with direct, one-on-one, case-managed, dropout prevention services and more than 42,456 students on designated service target lists with indirect services. Our Program Coordinators are in 59 campuses and 3 special programs in (4) school districts in the greater El Paso area.
Socorro Early College High School Staff
Director of Socorro Early College
Secretary
School Counselor
Cristina Alvarez
Email: calvar515@sisd.net
Website: https://www.sisd.net/Domain/7198
Phone: 915-937-2069
Twitter: @CAlvarez_SEC