Guidance & Counseling
School Counselors
Phone: 845-563-7018
Edwin Quezada - Grade 6
equezada@necsd.net
845-563-7018
Kareem Donaldson - Grade 7
kdonaldson@necsd.net
845 563-7021
La'Shawn Martinez - Grade 8
lmartinez@necsd.net
845 563-7016
School Social Worker
Roberta Taylor
rtaylor@necsd.net
What to Expect During Sixth Grade
Quarter 1 (Sept.-Nov.)
Counselor Introductions (orientations, assemblies and/or individually)
Quarter 2 (Nov.-Jan.)
Individualized annual planning w/Grad Tracker (G2G)*, Classroom Guidance
Quarter 3 (Feb.-Apr.)
Introduction to career pathways through NAVIANCE
Quarter 4 (Apr.-June)
Academic review meetings (planning for next year)
What to Expect During Seventh Grade
Quarter 1 (Sept.-Nov.)
Counselor Introductions (orientations, assemblies, and/or individually)
Quarter 2 (Nov.-Jan.)
Individualized annual planning w/Grad Tracker (G2G)*
Classroom guidance
Quarter 3 (Feb.-Apr.)
NAVIANCE Family Connection to be introduced for careers, interests and goal setting
Quarter 4 (Apr.-June)
Academic review meetings (planning for next year)
What to Expect During Eighth Grade
Quarter 1 (Sept.-Nov.)
Counselor Introductions (orientations, assemblies, and/or individually)
Quarter 2 (Nov.-Jan.)
Introduction to 草榴社区campuses, course options and NAVIANCE program
Grad tracker meetings
Quarter 3 (Feb.-Apr.)
8th-9th grade transition meetings (small group)
Classroom guidance
Quarter 4 (Apr.-June)
Individualized annual planning w/Grad Tracker (G2G)* & high school programming
The Middle School Counseling Program
The Middle School Counseling Program is designed to focus on improving school climate and increasing academic performance and improving attendance. School-wide programs focus on bullying prevention, tolerance and respect. Grade level programs focus on career and college readiness, study skills, goal setting and time management.
List of comprehensive services we provide, aligned with best practices:
- Progress Monitoring (Academic/Social)
- Classroom Guidance (Push In)
- Small Group Counseling*
- Individual Counseling*
- Transition from M.S. to High School
- Parent/Teacher Meetings (as needed)
- Parent Communication
- Every 5 weeks via Progress & Report Cards
*Counseling in the school setting is brief in nature. Services that run 4-6 weeks may require parental consent. Group/Individual counseling can include but is not limited to, academic improvement, social skills, divorce, grief/loss, crisis intervention, etc.
Attendance Protocol
Counselors utilize attendance data to monitor attendance. 5 Days Absent = Parent contact via mail and/or telephone. Individual and/or group counseling interventions with targeted student(s).
Academic Protocol
Counselors utilize quarterly report card data to begin academic improvement interventions. Students are then monitored throughout the year individually and/or in small groups.
Good To Go Tracker
*(G2G) Good to Go-College & Career Ready Grad Tracker is the “snapshot” data sheet used to share with students and parents regarding grades & attendance.
Community Parent Resources
Newburgh Armory
(Sat programs for children & families)
845-245-4035
Boys & Girls Club
(after school programs)
845-561-4936
Center for Hope
(after school)
561-0100 ext. 17
Homework Help @ NFL
NHS
(assessment of service needs for children/families)
845-561-1038
ACCESS- Family Supports for Living
845-562-7244
Safe Homes
845-562-5340
Mental Mobile Health
(24 hr. 7 days/week)
Toll Free 1-888-750-2266
