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SECOND STEP CURRICULUM
Capistrano Unified School District uses the Second Step program for all elementary and middle schools throughout the district. To learn more about SEL (Social Emotional Learning) click HERE. The evidence based Second Step SEL K-5 curriculum covers 4 main topics:
- Skills for Learning
- Empathy
- Emotional Management
- Problem Solving
If you would like to reinforce the lessons at home please feel free to access the Second Step Website and use the free Activation Keys for each grade level:
- Kinder: SSPK FAMI LY70
- 1st Grade: SSP1 FAMI LY71
- 2nd Grade: SSP2 FAMI LY72
- 3rd Grade: SSP3 FAMI LY73
- 4th Grade: SSP4 FAMI LY74
- 5th Grade: SSP5 FAMI LY75
Counselor's Corner
Hello there! My name is Nicole Vandervort, and I am the School Counselor at George White Elementary School. I am so excited to be here and to support all your students and families. The goal of the counseling program is to ensure all students develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills that will lead to behaviors that support academic achievement and social-emotional well-being.
I look forward to supporting your child. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any concerns or questions you may have about counseling support. If you would like to refer a student, please use the referral link located on the left hand side of this web page.
-Mrs. Vandervort
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Meet the Counselor
Hi I am Mrs. Vandervort, and I am so excited to be your school counselor this year!
Contact Information:
Email: nbvandervort@capousd.org
School Phone:
949-249-3875, Ext. 69601
949-249-3875, Ext. 69601
Days on Campus: Monday, Tuesday, E/O Wednesday
Work Hours: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Education:
Concordia University Irvine
B.S Psychology
B.S Psychology
Concordia University Irvine
Masters of Education: Counseling
Masters of Education: Counseling
Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Counseling Services
Short-term Individual and Group Counseling
Lunch Bunch
Second Step Curriculum
Social-Emotional Learning
Restorative Practices
College & Career Lessons
School-wide Workshops
Conflict Mediations
Crisis Interventions
SST Interventions
Consultations
Referrals & Resources
Academic Support
Conversations between student and counselor are considered confidential. Unless the student shares that someone is harming them, they are harming themselves, they are harming someone else, or they give me permission to share with another trusting adult
CUSD Counselor Vision and Mission Statement
VISION STATEMENT:
The School Counseling Program strives to provide opportunities so that every student will acquire the social-emotional, academic, and career skills to reach their fullest educational potential and successfully manage their lives as healthy, responsible, competent and productive citizens who respect themselves and others.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of Capistrano Unified School District School Counselors is to provide a comprehensive counseling program that supports the whole child. School Counselors will focus on the needs, interests, and issues related to social-emotional, academic, and college/career development of all students through a multi-tiered system of support. School Counselors will advocate, collaborate and facilitate actions that promote a positive school climate, provide an opportunity for all students to access their education and achieve personal and academic success to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Parent Workshops
Please click the link to see dates, and login information
In these FREE virtual parenting classes, you will learn skills such as how to:
- communicate effectively
- avoid family conflicts
- give positive attention
- balance discipline with affection
- praise your child's good behavior appropriately
FREE in-person interactive parent course. Must register. Limited availability
Community Resources
