Counseling

School counselors are an essential part of helping students succeed. They provide support and guidance, helping to ensure that young people are equipped with the skills they need to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

Counseling

A group of students sitting at the backyard

School counselors are an essential part of helping students succeed. They provide support and guidance, helping to ensure that young people are equipped with the skills they need to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

School counseling is a critical component of a student's educational experience, as it addresses their academic needs and social and emotional well-being. Pioneer Academy's school counseling program is based on the The American School Counselor Association( ASCA) National Model. It provides a framework for our school counseling program that emphasizes student outcomes.
Our counseling team aims to create a safe and supportive environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. To achieve this, we offer a range of counseling services, including individual counseling, group counseling, and responsive counseling when it is needed. 
A student with his advisor at a National Honor Society ceremony
A group of students with English Language Department Head Ms. Hughes
A student in the Counseling Office

Responsive Counseling

It is a critical component of our school counseling program. It provides immediate support and intervention in response to crises or emergencies that may arise. Our school counselors play a vital role in addressing student needs in times of crisis, such as natural disasters, personal tragedies, or incidents of violence.

Individual Counseling

It is a one-on-one approach where our school counselors work closely with a student to address specific personal, social, or emotional concerns. Our counselors collaborate with the student to develop an action plan that aligns with their specific needs and goals. Through individual counseling, we aim to help students develop coping strategies, build resilience, and overcome any challenges that may be impacting their well-being.

Group Counseling

It involves bringing together students with similar situations or experiences to work collaboratively in a supportive environment. Our school counselors facilitate group counseling sessions to help students build their social skills, develop positive relationships, and learn how to communicate effectively with others.

In addition to these counseling services, our school counselors also collaborate with teachers, parents, and community partners to provide support to students in various areas of their lives when it is needed. We believe that by working together as a team, we can help our students achieve academic success, develop positive relationships, and grow into healthy and well-rounded individuals.
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ADVISORY SYSTEM

Pioneer faculty members touch the students’ lives in many different ways, from teaching to counseling, and being an essential part of student interactions as advisors.

Advisory system at Pioneer matches small groups of students to an advisor. The advisor performs a bridging role in the student’s life.
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We look forward to getting to know you and your family. Our admissions team are happy to answer any questions you may have.

(973) 405-5169 ext. 120
(973) 405-5169 ext. 120
admissions@pioneeracademy.org