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The Counseling Program at Nichols JH

The Arlington ISD Counseling Program is built upon the National Model outlined by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). All curriculum and activities reflect these high standards. The four components of a Comprehensive, Developmental School Guidance and Counseling Program are:
1. Guidance curriculum- Provides guidance content in a systematic way to all students.
Areas addressed:
· Self-confidence development
· Motivation to achieve
· Decision-making, goal setting, planning and problem-solving skills
· Interpersonal effectiveness
· Communication skills
· Cross-cultural effectiveness
· Responsible behavior
2. Responsive services- Addresses the immediate concerns of students.
Areas addressed:
· Academic concerns
· School related concerns (tardiness, absences/truancy, misbehavior, school avoidance, drop-out prevention)
· Relationship concerns
· Physical/sexual/emotional abuse
· Grief/loss
· Substance abuse
· Family issues
· Harassment issues
· Coping with stress
· Suicide prevention
3. Individual Planning- Assists students in monitoring and understanding their own development.
Areas Addressed:
ACADEMIC
· Student skills
· Educational opportunities
· Course selection
· Lifelong learning
· Test scores
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL
· Healthy self-concepts
· Adaptive and adjustable social behavior
CAREER
· Potential career opportunities
· Career/Tech training
· Positive work habits
4. System support- Includes program and staff support activities and services.
Areas Addressed:
· Guidance program development
· Parent education
· Teacher/administrator consultation
· Staff development
· School improvement planning
· Counselor’s professional development
· Research and publishing
· Community research public relations

Programs Exclusive to Nichols:

Career Café - Career Café is an opportunity for students to learn about careers from individuals in their community. Students can learn about various careers during their lunch period, without missing instruction.

College Spotlight – Each month students participate in a scavenger hunt to learn about colleges and universities. They have opportunities to receive free college memorabilia such as t-shirts, pennants, cups, ect. It is part of our plan to make sure that all our kids are "Career and College Ready" before they graduate from high school.

S.W.A.G. Sisters with Aspiring Goals - our on campus girl group which inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Girls are mentored, where they find a sisterhood of support with shared drive, mutual respect, and high expectations.