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Counselor’s Corner

Susan Burke

Jasmine Gomez

Hours:  


Monday-Tuesday & EO Friday
7:30 AM- 3PM

Hours:  


Thursday
7:30 AM-3PM
 

School Counseling Referral

Family Resource Center

Family Resource Center

 The Family Resource Center connects Capistrano Unified families with practical school and community support—information and materials from educational, social-service, and mental-health partners, plus year-round parent workshops.
Walk in Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at the CUSD Education Center lobby, 33122 Valle Rd, San Juan Capistrano.
Language support is available in English and Spanish, with Farsi upon request.
For assistance or to ask about upcoming workshops, contact our Family Resource Center Liaison, Sonia Moser, at (949) 234-5597 or somoser@capousd.org. Services are free and welcoming to all CUSD families.
 

Second Step


Second Step is the district approved curriculum adopted by CUSD in support of student's Social-Emotional Learning.
 
Providing a base for Social-Emotional learning for students is one way CUSD is committed to supporting student success and the "Vision of a CUSD Graduate".
 
 

Our Beliefs

Our Beliefs

The School Counselor believes that ALL students...
  • Are uniquely individual, valuable, and capable of achieving their highest potential.
  • Should be treated with dignity and respect.
  • Should feel safe, supported, and encouraged at school.
The School Counseling Program…
  • Is an integral part of the school program.
  • Equips students with the necessary skills in academic, socio-emotional, and college/career.
  • Is child centered, developmentally appropriate, and preventative.
  • Is available to all students to assist them with academic, socio-emotional, and college/career counseling needs.
  • Conducts activities that contribute to the development of positive school climate.
  • Helps students develop a healthy self-concept and an acceptance of individual differences.
  • Fosters a positive relationship between home and school.
  • Is continuously refined and improved through systematic review and evaluation.
The School Counselor…
  • Is an advocate for all students and for the school counseling program.
  • Utilizes data to manage and evaluate the school counseling program to refine and improve counseling services.
  • Works with stakeholders within the district, as well as in the community, to provide a high-quality school counseling program.
  • Provides parents with community resources, links, etc. for help and support.
  • Strives for professional excellence through continued study and participation in professional development.