Instructor: School Counselor Ms. Andria Fusco
Welcome to the School Counselor Web Page
The most influential years in a child's life are those in elementary school. As the School Counselor at School No. 4, I take the responsibility of my position very seriously. My role nurtures a strong relationship between students, parents and teachers. Life-long learning, inter-personal skills and self-awareness all encompass a child's solid foundation. Parents, teachers and school counselors work collaboratively to achieve these goals. To reach success, a child must grow academically, socially and emotionally. Some of the services that are provided through the guidance department are, but not limited to:
- Emotional. social, developmental and behavioral guidance to students and families
- Academic guidance and support services, including the monitoring of academic performance, facilitating communication between school and home.
- School Crisis and Intervention Referral Services
- Coordinator of Standardized Testing
- Individual and Small Group Counseling
- Classroom Guidance Lessons and school wide activities to promote Character Education
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Referral Assistance
- School Anti-Bullying Specialist
Having an open-door policy, I offer students a support system that they can rely on daily. I have a close working relationship with students, teachers, parents, The Child Study Team, and Administration. I consult with teachers on a regular basis regarding the needs of all students. In working closely with students and their families, I encourage parents to contact me at any time with questions or concerns. I can be reached by calling the Guidance Office at (201) 585-4650 extension 4503.
*Confidentiality
Counselors respect the privacy of information, always considering actions in terms of rights , integrity, and the welfare of students. Counselors are obligated by ethical standards to report or to refer a case when a person's welfare is in jeopardy. It is a counselor's duty to inform an individual under these conditions: harm to self, harm to others, or harm by others.