History

Our school counselor, Mrs. Aldape, is dedicated to I.W.A’s counseling program (in collaboration with Catholic Dioceses). As counselor she identifies and works with students in need of social-emotional support in consultation with the teaching team.

• As a school guidance counselor she offers guidance lessons to both elementary and middle school students.

• Observes student learning upon the request of administration/ faculty in order to help evaluate the needs of the child in question and explore possible strategies and solutions.

• Provides short-term social, emotional, physical, spiritual, educational development, and behavioral support for individual students as needed.

• Serves as a resource to the I.W.A team for developmental, educational, and social emotional concerns.

• Provides responsive services such as clinical counseling to individuals and/ or small groups.

• Provides crisis support and assistance to students and families as they navigate crisis and emergency situations.

• Provides support for students and families to access school or community resources for additional assistance and information.

• Develops behavior and academic management plans for students as needed, and tracks their progress.

• Assist the school with Red Ribbon as well as helps coordinate other events.

• Helps with the transition of our 8th grade class into a High School of their choice.

• Takes care of IWA college bound program that provides early resources, guidance and exposure of career exploration and a pre- college experience.

• Works with eight grade students to complete the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) assessment and exams prior to entering High School.