Brookhurst

Advisory Council
Presented by : Brookhurst Counseling Department
 1 Meet the Counseling Team
Agenda 2 Purpose of Advisory Council

3 Role of a School Counselor

4 School Counseling Mission and Vision

5 Overview of Services

5 Program Goals and Results

5 Questions and Feedback

Meet the Counseling Department

Rosalinda Pineda Diane Roberts

7th Grade 8th Grade

Lahee An Kaitlyn LaBrosse Brian Chu

Counseling Intern Counseling Intern Counseling Intern
An Advisory Council is...
A group of community stakeholders who help:

Advocate and engage in public relations for

the counseling program
Make recommendations about our program
Advocate for funding and resources
Advise on program goals
Review program results
Role of a School Counselor
Three Domains:
Academic
Social-Emotional
College and Career

School counselors support the academic,

career, and social/emotional
development of students to promote
achievement and empower students to
become responsible, productive members
of society.
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 Mission
Through our Brookhurst JHS comprehensive counseling
program, we will:
Prepare all students with the 21st Century skills
necessary to persevere and succeed in a changing
world.
Create a positive connected community of caring
students who are actively engaged in learning about
themselves, their community, and the world.
 Vision
Brookhurst Junior High School Students will be
supportive, responsible, productive, caring and
compassionate citizens. They will demonstrate
College and Career readiness as well as 21st Century
Skills when they assume their roles as lifelong
learners in their community.
 How We Deliver Services
Direct Services: Indirect Services: Program Planning & School Support
15%
Individual Counseling Consultation
Responsive Services Collaboration
Classroom Lessons Coordination
Small Groups Referrals
Academic Advising Intervention Team Meetings
Student Scheduling Parent Phone Calls/Meetings/
Appraisal Emails
Indirect Student Services Direct Student Services
Program Planning & School Support 20% 60%

Lesson Planning
Small Group Planning
Goal Planning
Data Analysis
Needs Assessment Data Academic Concerns

I need help with I need help with I need help with

improving study motivation. time management.
skills.

No
No
26%
28.3%
No
33.6%

74% 66% 72%

Yes
66.4%
Yes Yes
74% 71.7%
Needs Assessment Data Social-Emotional
Concerns

I need help with I need help I need help with

making friends/ building self- improving
fitting in. confidence. communication.

No No
28.3% 26.9%

No
35.3%

72% 65% Yes

73%
64.7%
Yes
71.7% Yes
73.1%
 Annual Student Outcome Goals
By the end of the 3rd Quarter
Report (March 29,2024) the
percentage of 7th and 8th
graders earning an F will be
reduced by 10% from 36%
reported in the 1st progress
report of 2023-2024.
By the end of the 3rd Quarter
Report (March 29,2024) the
percentage of 7th and 8th
grade EL (plurilingual)
students earning an F will
decrease by 10% from 49%
report in the 1st progress
report of 2023-2024.
So what interventions
were used to target
our goals?
 Tier 1 - Few

Some

Guidance Lessons All

7th grade 8th grade

Brookhurst Junior High 101 Brookhurst Junior High 101
Thrively Strengths Reviewed Thrively Strengths
Assessment & Career Assessment & Career
Pathways Exploration Pathways Exploration
Preparing for High School Preparing for High School
Post-Secondary Options Post-Secondary Options
6 Year Plan Reviewed 6 Year Plan
Course Selection eLearning Course Selection Presentation
Health by High School Counselors
 Thrively Assessment Data

Top 3 Areas of Top 3 Areas of

Student Strengths Student Interests

1. Flexibility 1. Sports
2. Analytical 2. Creative Arts
3. Creative Thinking 3. Music
 Data for Post-Secondary Options Classroom Lesson
Pre-Test Post-Test
80

11%

60
58%

61%
40
95%
36%
20

0
Options After High School UC G.P.A Purpose of A-G Cal State G.P.A Financial Aid Options
 Data for High School Success Classroom Lesson
Pre-Test Post-Test
80

127%
97% 9%
60
11%

40

36%
20

0
Credits to Graduate Purpose of A-G Knowledge of Pathways Dual Enrollment/AP Special Programs
 Connect with Counselors Survey Data:
Personal Concerns (SEL)
28%

ACADEMIC
72%
 Few
Tier 2 Some

All
Academic
Academic Study Skills (x3)
ELPAC Student Workshop EMT Referrals
ELPAC Parent Workshop 94 Referrals

Social-Emotional
Healthy Relationships (Girls)
Boys Empowerment
CBT Intervention
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10%
 Study Skills Group Data
Pre-Test Post-Test
100

150% 67%
80

60

200%
40

20

-67%
0
Motivation Time Management SMART Goals Managing Stress
 Tier 3 Few

Some

All
Academic
1,174 Sessions
Counselor/ Parent
Social Emotional Contact
384 Sessions 298
Mental Health
College and Career
27 Sessions Referrals
137 Referrals
TOTAL
1,585 Sessions
 Annual Student Outcome Goals
All
40.0%

By the end of the 3rd Quarter 30.0%

Report (March 29,2024) the

percentage of 7th and 8th
graders earning an F will be 20.0% 25%
reduced by 10% from 36% decrease
reported in the 1st progress 10.0%
report of 2023-2024.

Goal Not Met 0.0%

36% 30% 27% 35%
PR Q1 Q2 Q3
 Annual Student Outcome Goals
EL
60.0%

By the end of the 3rd Quarter

Report (March 29,2024) the 50.0%

percentage of 7th and 8th 40.0%

grade EL (plurilingual)
18%
students earning an F will 30.0%
decrease
decrease by 10% from 49%
20.0%
report in the 1st progress
report of 2023-2024. 10.0%

Goal Not Met 0.0%

49% 55% 45% 52%
PR Q1 Q2 Q3
 Our observations :
We noticed the most progress during Q1 & Q2.
Have more time to regularly check-in with student
Lack of motivation during the 2nd semester
Focus on teaching practical study skills such as time
management, organization, note-taking, etc.
Classroom Guidance Lesson on SEL (Managing Stress and
Self-Care)
Questions and Feedback
In your opinion, what worked well this year? What
could be improved upon next year?

Ideas for counseling services for next year?

Is there any other feedback you have for us today?

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Thank you
very much!