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2.6% of students were enrolled in bilingual and English language learning programs.

The school received an accountability rating of B for the previous school year. 

In the Class of 2021, 98.8% of students received their high school diplomas on time or earlier.

The average SAT score was 1015 for 2020-2021 graduates. 

The average ACT score was 19.0.

Demographics:
African American

71 (11.5%)

Group Counseling School: 10%

Statewide: 12.6%

 

American Indian

2 (0.3%)

Group Counseling School: 0.2%

Statewide: 0.4%

 

Asian

3 (0.5%)

Group Counseling School: 0.3%

Statewide: 4.6%

 

Hispanic

257 (41.8%)

Group Counseling School: 49.8%

Statewide: 52.8%

 

Pacific Islander

1 (0.2%)

Group Counseling School: 0.1%

Statewide: 0.2%

 

White

267 (43.4%)

Group Counseling School: 37.6%

Statewide: 27%

 

Two or more races

14 (2.3%)

Group Counseling School: 2.1%

Statewide: 2.5%

- Family and parents embarrass them

-Desire independence

-Yearn to be accepted by their peers and have friends

- Act self-centered, impulsive, and moody

Group 2 (grades 11 & 12) 
- Begin to relate to family better; parents become perceived as real people
- They have a better sense of their identity and what positive things they can contribute to friendships and other important relationships
- Spends most of their time with friends
-More comfortable voicing their emotions whether they are negative or positive
- attempt to solve problems

Group composition: It will consist of high school students both male and female. 

Group size: 6 - 8 students 

Frequency and duration of meetings:  The group counseling meetings will be held once a week for an hour. 

Length of group: The group will meet for 6 weeks. 

A pre-screen will take place with the student before joining the group. Counselor will meet with the student for ten minutes to review the following:

Meeting with the student for a pre-screen will also break the ice for the student as well as the counselor for their first meeting. Getting a chance to meet with one another will take the stress or nervousness off the student and give the counselor a better idea of why everyone is here.  

 

1. I understand that my parent’s divorce is/was not my fault? 

          Yes        No         Not Sure

2. I know that both my parents still love me?

        Yes          No         Not Sure

3. I need someone to talk to about my feelings? 

         Yes          No        Not Sure

4. I understand why people sometimes get divorced? 

         Yes            No        Not Sure

5. I feel there have been some positive changes in my life since my parents divorced. 

        Yes              No         Not Sure

·Students will identify coping skills that can help them manage negative emotions

·Students will identify common problems associated with divorce/separation 

·Students will identify strengths of their changing family

·Students will understand positive ways family and group members help in the adjustment

 

·B-SMS 1. Responsibility for self and actions

·B-SMS 2. Self-discipline and self-control

·B-SMS 6. Ability to identify and overcome barriers

·B-SMS 7. Effective coping skills

·B-SMS 10. Ability to manage transitions and adapt to change

·B-SS 2. Positive, respectful, and supportive relationships with students who are similar to and different from them

·B-SS 3. Positive relationships with adults to support success

·B-SS 4. Empathy

·B-SS 7. Leadership and teamwork skills to work effectively in diverse groups

·B-SS 9. Social maturity and behaviors appropriate to the situation and environment

Kelsey Frasier 

Paula Hanson

Regina Taylor, Final Group Project Leader
Heather Boner, Group Project 1 Leader

Kelsey

Paula

Regina
Heather