Social and emotional learning plan
Counselors are vital members of a school's education team.
At the high school level, counselors provide valuable assistance to students by helping them navigate academic and peer pressures, and prepare for college and the competitive job market.
"the person that i was during my freshman year is not the same person that i am today. our counselors want to see us grow and succeed not only in the classroom but also as individuals."
-- Cassie Chandler, Parkwood High Senior
the impact of counselors
the need for additional counselors
highlights from year one
- Access to a social worker and mental health therapist in all clusters
- 214 team members trained in Suicide Intervention Training
- Hired full-time lead social worker and full-time social and emotional learning coordinator
- Wrap-around services provided to students and families during crisis
principal experiences
"At a high school, it's common to interact with students who experience crises on an almost daily basis. The increase in social and emotional support provided by Union County Government and UCPS has been a welcome addition to our counseling office and services that we provide for our students."
-- Dr. Jonathan Tyson, Piedmont High
"STUDENTS ARE COMING TO SCHOOL WITH MORE ANXIETY AND STRESS, AND WE ARE USING OUR RESOURCES MORE THAN I EVER THOUGHT WE WOULD. THE INCREASE OF school COUNSELORS, SOCIAL WORKERS AND MENTAL HEALTH THERAPISTS PLAY An ACTIVE and critical ROLE IN breaking down students' EMOTIONAL BARRIERS."
-- Kristen Sebek, Weddington Elementary
Ucps is looking forward to building on its partnership with Union County Government to provide additional social workers and mental health therapists for schools.
Year two will enhance the groundwork from year one and provide even more support, training and resources for teachers, students and families.
*Year two funding for the social-emotional learning plan is not included in the Superintendent's Proposed Budget.
jROTC Program support
Offered at many high schools in the district, JROTC programs collectively motivate students to be better citizens through:
- Character Education
- Community Service
- Leadership Training
jROTC students build skills such as leadership, self-confidence and discipline -- all of which are necessary to thrive in any career.
total investment in students
$818,000
an instructional assistant's impact
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN EMPLOYEES
$2,240,818
*Of the $2.2 million investment in employees, $1.6 million include state mandates.
total investment in our future
$457,231
Proposed Capital Budget
Facilities: $16,228,874
Transportation: $285,879
technology: $3,629,192
Co-Curricular Support: $50,000
total: $20,193,945
ucps superintendent's budget proposal
- Investing in Students: $818,000 (increase)
- Investing in Employees: $2,240,818 (increase)
- Investing in Our Future: $457,231 (increase)
