Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School

Comprehensive School Counseling Curriculum 2019-2020

This program is based on the framework of the National Model of the American School Counseling Association (ASCA).
School counselors use the ASCA standards to assess student growth and development, guide the development of strategies and
activities, and create a program that helps students achieve their highest potential. All 35 standards can be applied to any of the
three domains: academic, social/emotional, and college/career. You will find this curriculum vertically aligned to reflect a
continuity of services throughout a students' time here at Mother McAuley, beginning with freshman year and culminating with
graduation.

Counseling Department members:

Jeanne Miller, Dean of Student Support
Jill McManus, Counselor A-Gn
Julie Unold, Counselor Go-N
Mary Pat Pearson, Counselor O-Z
Meghan Hynes, College Counselor
Kathleen Mixan, College Counselor
Christa Arquilla, Administrative Assistant
 Comprehensive School Counseling Curriculum
Domain: ACADEMIC GRADE 9

Grade ASCA
Goal Delivery Method Timeframe Collaborators
Level standard
Students will build a foundation of Freshman Orientation Break-out session
Generalists (JU)
9 organizational skills that will help their Study Skills Lessons: freshmen study Quarter 1 B-LS 3
Dean of Student Support
academic career. periods;
Students will understand how to calculate their Freshman Orientation Break-out session;
Quarter 1, B-LS 5,
9 GPA and understand the details of their Lunch and Learn: Making High School Generalists (JU)
Quarter 2 B-LS 6
transcript. Count
Freshman Orientation Break-out session;
Quarter 1, Generalists (JU)
Classroom Lesson: Freshman Exam Cram;
Students will build a foundation of study skills Quarter 2, Generalists (JU)
9 Study Skills Lessons: freshman study B-LS 3
and understand how to prepare for tests. Quarter 1, Dean of Student Support
periods;
Quarter 3 College & Generalists
Test Interpretation via Theology
Students will build a foundation of time Freshman Orientation Break-out Session; Quarter 1, Generalists (JU)
9 management skills and understand the Classroom Lesson: Semester Exam Cram; Quarter 2, Generalists (JU) B-LS 3
importance of academic balance in scheduling. Four Year Planning Meetings Quarter 3 Generalists
Classroom Lesson: Semester Exam Cram;
Students will determine their own learning style
Freshman Study Periods: Learning Styles Quarter 2,
9 and understand how this can inform and shape Generalists (JU) M-5
Inventory Quarter 3
their study skills.

Students will be able to choose classes that are

Four Year Planning Meetings; Generalists
9 challenging and will actively engage in Quarter 3 B-LS 8
Scheduling Assembly Faculty
challenging course work.
 Comprehensive School Counseling Curriculum
Domain: ACADEMIC GRADE 10

Grade ASCA
Goal Delivery Method Timeframe Collaborators
Level standard
Students will continue to be able to use time- Individual student meetings Quarters 1-4 LRC, Generalists, deans, faculty
10 B-LS 3
management, organizational, and study skills Lunch and Learn: Career Planning Quarter 1 Generalists (MP)
Four Year Planning Meetings;
Quarter 3 Generalists
Students will be able to identify long and short Standardized Test Interpretation
10 Quarters 3 & 4 College & Generalists B-LS 7
term academic goals Lunch and Learn (Careers Inventories
Quarters 1 & 3 Generalists (MP)
and Exploration)
Students will be able to identify their interests
10 Lunch and Learns: Career Exploration Quarters 1 & 3 Generalists (MP)
and abilities
Students will be able to actively engage in
10 Four Year Planning Meetings Quarter 3 Generalists B-LS 8
challenging course-work
Generalists (MP)
Students will be able to participate in Lunch and Learns: Careers; Quarters 1 & 3
10 Student Activities Coordinator & B-LS 10
enrichment and extracurricular activities Club Day Quarter 1
Club moderators
 Comprehensive School Counseling Curriculum
Domain: ACADEMIC GRADE 11

Grade ASCA
Goal Delivery Method Timeframe Collaborators
Level standard
Students will understand that postsecondary MMc & BR College Fair College
Quarter 1
11 education and life-long learning are necessary Four Year Planning Meetings Generalists, Deans & Dept. M-1
Quarter 3
for long-term career success Scheduling assembly Chairs
Students will be thoughtful and intentional in Four Year Planning Meetings Quarters 3 College
finding balance with academic rigor/success, Individual Student Meetings Quarter 1-4 Generalists & Deans
11 B-SMS 8
extra-curricular involvement, and their Scheduling Assemblies Quarter 3 Dept. Chairs
emotional wellness Club Day Quarter 1 Student Activities Director
Club Day Quarter 1 Student Activities Director
Students will participate in enrichment and
11 Individual junior meetings Quarter 2 Generalists B-LS 10
extracurricular activities
College enrichment binders Quarters 1-4 College
College
Students will use their abilities to their fullest to Four Year Planning Meetings Quarter 3
11 Generalist and College via M-5
achieve high-quality results and outcomes Standardized test interpretation Quarters 3 & 4
Theology
11 Standardized Testing
 Comprehensive School Counseling Curriculum
Domain: ACADEMIC GRADE 12

Grade ASCA
Goal Delivery Method Timeframe Collaborators
Level standard
Students will build and utilize their time
Quarter 2, B-LS 3,
12 management skills and create balance in their Small group/classroom lesson Generalists
Quarter 3 B-SMS 8
lives.
Students will maintain their academic focus Individual student meetings Each marking
12 Generalists & College B-SMS 2
throughout the year. Consultation with teachers period
Students will understand how to take Each marking Generalists, College, LRC
12 Individual student meetings B-SMS 1
responsibility for their own learning. period faculty
Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills Individual reviews of grade reports, Each marking
12 Generalists, College, Faculty B-LS 1
to make informed decisions classroom period
 Comprehensive School Counseling Curriculum
Domain: SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL GRADE 9

Grade ASCA
Goal Delivery Method Timeframe Collaborators
Level Standard
Students will learn where resources are located
Freshman Orientation Break-out
9 throughout the building, understand the use of each Quarter 1 Generalists (JU) B-SS 3
Lunch and Learn-Welcome to McAuley
resource and identify staff that can help them.
Students will understand what a growth mindset is
Growth Mindset lesson via PE Quarter 3
9 and how to develop one for themselves during Generalists (JU) M-1
Individual student meetings Quarter 4
difficult times.
NAMI Presentation via PE/Classroom Lessons NAMI speakers
Students will start to build healthy coping Quarter 2
Healthy Coping Skills group LCPC
9 mechanisms to deal with emotions and find ways to Quarter 3 B-SMS 7
MHAW Generalists
handle setbacks and conflict. Quarter 4
Lunch & Learn Growth Mindset Generalists (JU)
Freshman Orientation Break-out Session Quarter 1
Generalists (JU)
Students will learn how to navigate social media Speaker/Classroom Lesson Quarter 3
9 Lauren Dowden B-SS 5
responsibly and ethically. Individual Student Meetings Quarter 3
Generalists
MHAW Quarter 2&4
Lunch and Learn (BINGO) Quarter 1
Students will understand how to become postitive, Individual Freshman Meetings Quarter 1&2 M-3, B-LS
9 Generalists (JU)
contributing members of the school community Club Fair Quarter 1 10
MHAW Quarter 2&4
 Comprehensive School Counseling Curriculum
Domain: SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL GRADE 10

Grade ASCA
Goal Delivery Method Timeframe Collaborators
Level Standard
Individual Student Meetings; Generalists
Students will demonstrate critical-thinking skills Quarters 1-4
10 Lunch and Learn: Career Exploration; Generalists (MP) B-LS 1
to make informed decisions
Coursework Faculty
Classroom Lesson (mindfulness); Quarter 2 Generalists
Students will be able to demonstrate effective
10 Healthy Coping Skills group Quarters 2 - 4 Generalists & LCPC B-SM 7
coping skills when faced with a problem
MHAW Quarters 2&4 Generalists
Students will be able to explore their interests and
10 abilities and how they relate to their future Lunch and Learn: Career Inventories Quarter 1 Generalists (MP) B-LS 7
planning
Student Activities
Club Fair Quarter 1
Students will develop a sense of belonging in the Coordinator;
10 Lunch and Learn: Career Exploration Quarter 1-4 M3
school environment Generalists (MP)
MHAW Quarter 2&4
Generalists & College
Speaker/Classroom Lessons; Quarter 3; Speaker
Students will continue to navigate social media
10 Individual Student Meetings; Quarters 1-4 Generalists B-SS 5
responsibly and ethically.
MHAW Quarters 2&4 Generalists & College
 Comprehensive School Counseling Curriculum
Domain: SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL GRADE 11

Grade ASCA
Goal Delivery Method Timeframe Collaborators
Level Standard
Students will demonstrate ethical decision- Generalists & external
11 Speaker/Classroom Lesson Quarter 3 B-SS 5
making and social responsibility specialist
Students will believe in development of whole MHAW Generalists
Quarter 2&4
11 self, including their social/emotional and physical Individual Student Meetings Generalists & College M-1
Quarter 3
well-being Small Group LCPC
Mindful Group Guidance in Classroom Generalists
Students will use positive coping strategies to
11 Healthy Coping Skills Group Quarters 2-4 LCPC B-SMS 7
manage stress and maintain a healthy lifestyle
MHAW Quarters 2&4 Generalists
Generalists
MHAW
Students will demonstrate the ability to balance Generalists and
11 Individual Student Meetings Quarters 2&4 B-SMS 8
school, home, and community activities College
Scheduling Presentation/Meetings
College & Dept Chairs
Students will demonstrate advocacy skills and Individual student meetings Generalists & College,
11 Quarter 2 B-SS 8
ability to assert self, when necessary Accommodation meetings/consultation LRC Faculty
Speaker/Classroom Lesson Quarter 3;
Students will continue to navigate social media Generalists & external
11 Individual Student Meetings Quarters 1-4 B-SS 5
responsibly and ethically specialist
MHAW Quarters 2&4
 Comprehensive School Counseling Curriculum
Domain: SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL GRADE 12

Grade ASCA
Goal Delivery Method Timeframe Collaborators
Level Standard
Students will continue to develop their decision Quarter 1,
Individual Meetings,
12 making skills to help them make decisions as Quarter 2, Generalists, College B-SS 5
Classroom Lesson
adults. Quarter 3
Students will further develop their communication
Individual Meetings,
12 skills in order to maintain strong relationships Quarter 1-4 Generalists, College B-SS 1
Classroom lesson
with their family members after graduation
IA or community expert
(ie SXU public safety
liason, self defense
Alumnae panel/informational breakout
Students will learn about the transition from high expert, NAMI rep,
sessions
12 school to college from a social/emotional and Quarter 4 health and wellness B-SMS 10
Individual Meetings,
safety perspective. expert, substance abuse
Classroom lessons
speaker, etc)
Generalists (JMc)
College
Individual Meetings,
Students will better understand how to self Generalists (JMc),
12 Classroom lesson with Resource Quarter 3 B-SS 8
advocate as an adult versus a high school student. College, LRC faculty
students
Students will continue to develop their social Generalists, College,
12 Speaker/Classroom Lesson Quarter 2 B-SS 9
media awareness as an adult. community expert
 Comprehensive School Counseling Curriculum
Domain: COLLEGE/CAREER GRADE 9

Grade Goal Delivery Method Collaborators ASCA

Timeframe
Level standard
College Counselors
Students will be able to see college as an end Making HS Count Presentation Generalist Counselors
9 goal post high school graduation. MACceptance Wall Quarter 1 & 2 IA M-2, M-4
Students will understand that academic success 4 Year Academic Plan & Scheduling
is essential to the college application process and Meeting
later success in college and career. Further, Making HS Count Presentation
students will understand that this pursuit of Individual Generalist Counselor College Counselors
9 academic success begins in 9th grade. Meetings Quarter 1, 2 & 3 Generalist Counselors M-5, B-LS 6

Students will begin to explore and recognize Individual Generalist Counselor

9 personal interests and passions. Meetings Quarter 1 & 3 Generalist Counselors B-LS 7
Students will understand the importance of
involvement in extracurricular activities at
McAuley and/or in the community as a means to Club Day
feed personal interests and passions that could Making HS Count Presentation College Counselors
lead to future careers or college endeavors. Individual Generalist Counselor Generalist Counselors
Further, students will understand that colleges Meetings Club
seek a depth of involvement and leadership that Required worksheet about interests and Moderators/student
9 begins in 9th grade. reporting of one extracurricular activity Quarter 1 & 3 leaders M-3, B-LS 10
Students will be able to articulate extracurricular
involvement and academic successes in an Classroom Resume writing workshop, College Counselors
9 organized format. required submitted resume Quarter 3 & 4 General Counselors B-SS 1
 Comprehensive School Counseling Curriculum
Domain: COLLEGE/CAREER GRADE 10

Grade Goal Delivery Method Collaborators ASCA

Timeframe
Level standard
Students will appreciate the need for a
rigorous schedule and continued focus on 4 Year Academic Plan and scheduling Generalist Counselors
10 academic achievement. meeting Quarter 3 B-LS 8
Career/Interest Inventories
Career Fair
Students will be able to relate future major Lunchtime group career cluster College Counselors
10 and/or career options to personal interests. meetings/presentations Quarter 3 Generalist Counselors B-LS 7
Students will be able to identify the college Lunchtime group career cluster
or post-graduate requirements of careers of meetings/presentations College Counselors
10 interest. Career Fair Quarter 3 Generalist Counselors M-4, B-LS 4
Students will become aware of the variety Classroom Presentation - Intro to College
of college options available and begin to Search
learn how to research colleges, with College Fair
research including the importance of College Visit Worksheet
10 college visits. Quarter 4 College Counselors B-LS 9
Google Classroom Postings
College Center flyers, advertisements etc.
Classroom Presentation - Intro to College
Students will be able to research summer Search College Counselors M4,
enrichment opportunities that relate to their Lunchtime group career cluster Generalist Counselors B-LS 10,
10 future college and career plans. meetings/presentations Quarter 3 & 4 Faculty B-SMS 5
Students will continue to feed their
passions and intensify involvement outside
of class, and maintain records of Required Resume
10 involvement. Individual Generalist Counselor Meetings Quarter 1, 2, 3 & 4 College Counselors B-LS 10
 Comprehensive School Counseling Curriculum
Domain: COLLEGE/CAREER GRADE 11

Grade Goal Delivery Method Collaborators ASCA

Timeframe
Level standard
Students will be able to successfully navigate
the College Fair, seeking out relevant
institutions and knowing how to effectively
communicate with admissions B-LS 9,
11 representatives. College Fair Tip Sheet Quarter 1 College Counselors B-SS 1
Students will take on leadership roles in
extra-curricular activities, actively seek Google Classroom Postings
summer enrichment opportunities aligned College Center flyers,
with interestes and future plans that will advertisements etc.
enhance their college resume and maintain Lunchtime group career cluster College Counselors
11 records of involvement meetings/presentations Quarter 1, 2, 3 & 4 Club Moderators B-LS 10
4 Year Academic Plan and
Students will have internalized the need for scheduling meeting
continued academic rigor and achievement, Individual Meetings with College
and be able to relate academic plan and Counselors
personal interests to college and future career Classroom or full grade B-SMS 5,
11 requirements presentation on College Planning Quarter 2 & 3 College Counselors B-LS 8
Fall College Affordability
Presentation
FAFSA and other financial aid
cheat sheets/flyers
Individual College Counselor
Students will understand the financial aspects Meetings Outside experts
of applying to and paying for college Classroom or full grade College Counselors
including being able to have a conversation presentation on College Planning Parents B-SS 9,
11 with parents regarding paying for college. Parent Meetings Quarter 1, 2, 3 & 4 B-LS 9
Individual Counselor Meetings
Required College
Students will learn about the college spreadsheet/contract
application process and prepare to manage Google Classroom Postings B-SMS 1,
associated deadlines effectively throught the Classroom or Full Grade College Counselors B-SMS 3,
11 summer and 12th grade. Presentation on College Planning Quarter 2, 3 & 4 Generalist Counselors B-LS 9
 Students will be able to conduct a thorough Individual Counselor Meetings
and personal search for colleges that results in Classroom or full grade
a list of institutions that would all be fits for presentation on College Planning
11 the individual student. College visit worksheets Quarter 2, 3 & 4 College Counselors B-LS 9
LRC
Prep courses available and Generalist Counselors
advertised College Counselors
Students will be prepared for standardized Individual Counselor Meetings Outside Prep
11 tests. Practice ACT Quarter 1, 2, 3 & 4 Companies B-LS 3
Essay Writing Workshop
Students will be able to recognize strengths Teacher Recommendation Form M-2,
and present self in the most positive manner Self Evaluation B-SS 1,
11 as will be attractive to admissions officers. Required Resume Quarter 3 & 4 College Counselors B-SS 8
English class unit
College Essay Writing Workshop
Individual Meetings with College
Counselors
Students will be able to brainstorm effective Admissions Officers Essay
personal essay topics and write a creative, Presentation/Workshop English Faculty
insightful, personal narrative essay that Sample Essays and Essay Tip College Counselors M-5, B-LS 2,
reveals the values, personality and special Sheets available on Google Outside Admissions B-SS 1,
11 qualities of the student. Classroom Quarter 3 & 4 Officers B-SS 8
 Comprehensive School Counseling Curriculum
Domain: COLLEGE/CAREER GRADE 12

Grade Goal Delivery Method Collaborators ASCA

Timeframe
Level standard
Students will continue leadership in meaningful
extra-curricular activites, be able to effectively
promote their involvement to colleges and envision
opportunities for continuation of activities related to
12 their interests in college. Required Resume Quarter 1 College Counselors B-LS 10, M-4
Students will understand the continued importance
of academic achievement and a rigorous schedule 4 Year Academic Plan
12 throughout senior year, Individual Counselor Meetings Quarter 1 College Counselors B-LS 8
Students will be able to create a final list of colleges
that fit personal academic, social and financial Individual Counselor Meetings
12 needs. College Spreadsheet Quarter 1 College Counselors B-LS 9
Individual Counselor Meetings
Required College
spreadsheet/contract
Google Classroom Postings
College Application Timeline
Lunch and Learn
Students will be able to independently manage all Classroom presentation in
deadlines associated with the college application computer lab on Common App College Counselors B-SMS 1,
12 process.. and Naviance Quarter 1 Generalist Counselors B-SMS 3
Students will be able to manage the emotions and Individual Counselor Meetings
stress that go along with the application process, Stress Relief exercises during Generalist Counselors
12 particularly with rejection. Fall Lunch and Learn Quarter 1, 2, 3 & 4 College Counselors B-SMS 7
College Spreadsheet
Individual Meetings with
Students will be able to make an informed final College Counselors
12 decision about where to attend college. Quarter 4 College Counselors M-2, B-LS 9
Students will understand the next steps after
graduation and how to manage the transition to MMc alum/current college College Counselors
12 college. student panel/presentation Quarter 4 Alums B-SMS 10