Academic Counselor
Home Study
Lisa Simmons
(619) 772-7743
lsimmons@juliancharterschool.org
The Julian Charter School Counseling Department adheres to the National Standards for School Counseling. These standards state that the counseling program will help students acquire specific knowledge and skills in the areas of Academic Development, Career Development, and Personal/Social Development.
Academic Development
- Acquire the attitude, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective lifelong learning
- Employ successful strategies to enable success in school
- Understand the relationship of academics to the world of work, role in community, and to life at home
Career Development
- Acquire the necessary skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and make appropriate career decisions
- Employ appropriate strategies to achieve future career success and satisfaction
- Understand the relationship between personal qualities, education and training, and the world of work
Personal & Social Development
- Acquire the attitude, knowledge, and interpersonal skills to help students understand and respect self and others
- Make decisions, set goals, and take appropriate action to achieve goals
- Understand safety and survival skills
The Julian Charter School Counseling Department helps students develop the above knowledge, skills and abilities through:
- Individual student/parent/EF meetings regarding academic progress and career goals
- Academic, college, and career workshops
- Dissemination of information regarding financial aid, college entrance requirements, college entrance exams, etc.
- Consultation with Educational Facilitators regarding student’s academic performance, academic schedule, and progress toward graduation
- Consultation with Educational Facilitators and families regarding academic, career, and personal/social situations
- Coordination of our Student Success Team (SST) to assist in identifying and providing intervention strategies for students and their families
- Schoolwide prevention and intervention strategies and counseling services
- Crisis intervention and referral to community agencies for ongoing care on an as needed basis
Lisa Simmons is the Academic Counselor for Julian Charter School
