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MS Counseling Department

School Counselor Vision

The vision of the Riverside STEM Academy school counseling department is to provide all students with an equal opportunity for social-emotional growth, academic success, and college and career readiness. The counseling department will strive to build a safe and inclusive learning environment and empower each student to reach their maximum potential and gain the necessary skills to become well-rounded members of society.  

School Counselor Mission

The mission of the Riverside STEM Academy school counseling department is to provide proactive, individualized support that addresses students' unique social-emotional and academic needs by working simultaneously with parents, guardians, educators, staff, and community members to ensure all students at STEM become responsible and successful citizens.  

 

MTSS stands for Multi-tier System of Supports, designed to address academic, behavioral, and social/emotional learning development of students within a fully integrated system of support. This framework of services ranges from preventive to more intensive services based on students' needs. MTSS counselors provide short-term individual sessions, classroom lessons, and check-ins. 

SAP Counselors are Licensed Mental Health Therapists employed by RUSD and work under the Wellness and Engagement Department in collaboration with school admins and staff. SAP Counselors provide ongoing individual and group counseling support. SAP Counselors deal with more serious issues, such as crisis interventions and any mental health needs.