Services
School Counseling Services We Provide
About School Counseling Services
Welcome to the Flora Arca Mata Elementary School Counseling Program. Mrs. Pommerenck and Mrs. Morales are proud to serve the students, families, and staff of Mata Elementary. School counselors support students through classroom guidance lessons, small group counseling, and short-term individual counseling services.
As certified school counselors, we advocate for students and implement the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework to promote academic achievement, social-emotional development, and equitable access to opportunities for all students.
How We Support Students
We work collaboratively with students, families, staff, and community partners to help every Mustang thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We work collaboratively with students, families, staff, and community partners to help every Mustang thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
🎯 Student academic planning and goal setting
🏫 Support for school-wide and site-specific needs
🤝 Small group social-emotional learning (SEL) counseling
📚 Classroom counseling lessons based on student success standards
💙 Short-term individual counseling and referrals for long-term support
👨👩👧 Collaboration with families, teachers, administrators, and community partners
📋 Advocacy for students during IEP, SST, and other student-centered meetings
📈 Data analysis to identify student needs and challenges
⭐ Promoting equity, access, achievement, and opportunities for all students
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This year counselors will be implementing Second Step Curriculum for Social & Emotional Learning. We will be visiting classrooms once a month throughout the school year and students will learn different social & emotional skills. Lessons typically last 30-45mins and cover topics such as following directions, recognizing bullying, focusing attention, growth mindset, understanding different perspectives, career awareness, & etc.
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A variety of small groups will be offered to students who may benefit from spending some extra time developing academic, social, or emotional skills. Students will interact with their peers who are coping with similar life situations. Groups can have anywhere from 6-8 members and will meet once a week for 4-6 weeks. Permission slips of consent will be provided for the participation within groups.
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Some students can benefit from one-on-one counseling regarding academic, social, or emotional challenges. Permission slips of consent will be provided if the student needs individual counseling on a weekly basises.
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
The Student Assistance Program (SAP) is designed to help students receive the support they need to be successful academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. SAP coordinators work collaboratively with teachers, student support staff, administrators, and families to identify concerns and provide appropriate interventions and resources.
The SAP process may include CARE Team meetings and Student Success Team (SST) meetings to ensure that students receive the support needed to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
SAP Support May Include:
- Collaboration with teachers, counselors, administrators, and families
- Identifying student strengths and areas of need
- CARE Team meetings
- Student Success Team (SST) meetings
- Connecting families with school and community resources
- Monitoring student progress and providing ongoing support
- Promoting academic, social, emotional, and behavioral success
Responsive Services & Crisis Response
School counselors provide a variety of responsive services to support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs. In addition to classroom lessons, small groups, and individual counseling, counselors serve on the Tyler Skills Elementary crisis response team.
Responsive services may include:
Visit Student Support Services - Crisis intervention and support
- Short-term individual counseling
- Small group counseling
- Student and family referrals
- Collaboration with administrators, teachers, and support staff
- Connecting families with district and community resources
- Supporting students during times of grief, trauma, or other crises
Peer Leaders Uniting Students (PLUS)
School counselors serve as advisors for the Peer Leaders Uniting Students (PLUS) program. PLUS is a student-led initiative that empowers students to create a positive, inclusive, and supportive school environment.
The PLUS team is made up of student leaders in grades 6–8 who work together to identify school concerns and help build connections among students through activities and student forums.
What Does PLUS Do?
🗣️ Provides students with a voice through forums and activities
🤝 Promotes kindness, inclusion, and positive relationships
💡 Identifies and addresses school concerns and challenges
⭐ Develops leadership skills and peer connections
🏫 Helps create a safe and welcoming school climate
❤️ Encourages all students to feel connected and supported