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Counseling

HSD School Counselors

School counselors are licensed educators focused on student success and achievement through the delivery of a Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP), designed to provide services to all students. They serve as advocates for students and families, as well as promote a safe and welcoming school environment that focuses on equity, access and opportunity. 

Using the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Model, and the Oregon’s Framework for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs, School Counselors focus on student growth in Academic, Personal/Social, Career and Community areas. They support students by promoting academic success, teaching interpersonal skills, and guiding post-secondary planning. They also consult with families, offer resources and referrals, and develop developmentally appropriate, data-driven programs tailored to the needs of their students and communities.

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Michelle Buyas
K-12 Counselor Support COSA

 

Jennifer Cary
Mental and Behavioral Health Coordinator

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Elementary School Counselors:

  • Deliver classroom lessons on topics like emotion management, bullying, friendship, cooperation, and personal safety.
  • Lead small groups focused on issues such as anxiety, grief, family changes, and social skills.
  • Provide short-term individual support for emotional, behavioral, or social skill needs.
  • Offer crisis support and connect families with resources.
  • Collaborate with school teams on attendance, behavior, academics, and initiatives that promote a safe and positive school climate.

Curriculum Utilized (varies by school):

Middle School Counselors:

  • Conduct classroom lessons on academic success, social-emotional health, and personal safety.
  • Facilitate small groups addressing issues like anxiety and family transitions.
  • Provide short-term individual support for emotional needs.
  • Offer crisis support and connect families with resources.
  • Work with school teams on attendance, transitions, and student support planning.

High School Counselors:

  • Lead classroom lessons on academic planning, post-secondary options, social-emotional health, and safety.
  • Facilitate small groups on topics such as anxiety and grief.
  • Provide one-on-one support for academic planning, post-secondary goals, and emotional concerns.
  • Offer crisis support and connect families with resources.
  • Collaborate with school teams on attendance and academic or behavioral interventions.

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Parent Resources

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

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PERSONAL/SOCIAL RESOURCES & INFORMATION

Career Resources

  • Xello 
    • Hillsboro School utilizes Xello for students in grades 7-12 as part of their career readiness programming. Xello is a college and career readiness platform designed to help K–12 students develop self-knowledge, explore career and college options, build actionable plans, and develop the skills needed for future success.

Some key features of Xello include:

  • Interest and skills assessments to help students identify strengths and career matches.
  • Career exploration tools with detailed job profiles, including salary, demand, and required education.
  • College search and application tools, including tracking applications and scholarships.
  • Course planning to align high school coursework with future goals.
  • Portfolio building where students can save goals, experiences, and reflections.
  • Interactive lessons on skills like time management, budgeting, and goal-setting.

Xello is primarily used by School Counselors and School to Career Specialists. The components may be completed in classroom lessons or advisory work, and are part of our HSD Career Development Credit (required for graduation) and our student’s Education Plan & Profile.

  • HSD Career & College Pathways
  • Career Fairs at Elementary Schools
    • Atfalati
    • Ladd Acres
    • Reedville