Mission Statement Services
The School District of the City of York will Student Council Program York City School District
provide each student with a quality edu- Link Crew New Student Orientation
cation that will enable them to be life- National Honor Society
long learners and productive citizens in Parent Informational Sessions W ILLIAM
their ever-changing world.
Parent Advocates for Children (PAC)
21st Century Afterschool Program P E NN S E NIOR
Referrals for Students and Families (Strengthening
Families, On-site Pennsylvania Counseling)
H IGH S CH OOL
Vision Statement
Crisis Counseling/Response
Accelerated Studies/Educational Assistance
The vision of the School District of the Program (EAP)
City of York is to provide each student Student Assistance Program (SAP)
with a quality education, so that they Data Gathering and Interpretation
meet or exceed Pennsylvanias perfor-
Consultation with Staff and/or Parents
Consultations with Mental Health Professionals and
School Counseling Program
mance standards, which will enable them Community Social Services Agencies 2010-2011
to graduate and enter post-secondary Participation in District and School Professional
education or training without remedia- Groups and Committees
tion.
School counseling programs provide benefits that are long lasting..
York High
SCHOOL COUNSELING BENEFITS TO STUDENTS,
The National Standards for
The purpose of the school counseling pro- PA R E N T S A N D S TA F F
School Counseling Programs
gram is to enhance and promote the learning Provide resources to help children with cri-
Academic Development
process. The goal is to enable ALL students sis intervention
Students will acquire the attitudes, to achieve success in school and to develop
Support students to gain an understanding
knowledge and skills contributing to ef- into contributing members of society.
of the world of work
fective learning in school.
Help problem solve and interpret the func-
Personal/Social Development
School counseling tion of student behaviors
Students will acquire the attitudes, programs ensure
Aid students to become responsible for
knowledge and interpersonal skills to academic achieve-
their own behaviors
help them understand and respect self ment for all children
and others. including the gifted, Facilitate effective communication between
the average achiev- staff, students and parents
Career Development
er, and the child at-risk of school failure. Assist students to recognized the causes
Students will acquire the skills to investi-
and effects of their actions
gate the world of work in relation to
knowledge of self, and make informed School counselors provide support through: Select strategies with parents to motivate
career decisions. their children to develop realistic goals
Group counseling services
Support children to accept their own and
Individual counseling services
For More Information Contact: others strengths and weaknesses
Results-based guidance curriculum
Help children develop and build positive
Consultation with parents and teachers feelings about
Ms. Ritamarie Jimenez, MS
School Counselor Collaboration with community resources themselves, work,
101 West College Avenue
family and society
York, PA 17112
(717)849-1217
or visit: www.ycs.k12.pa.us
