Guidance & Counseling

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Meet our 25-26 Counseling Team!

_{Mission Statement:}

_{The mission of the RFISD Guidance and Counseling Department is to create, sustain and provide effective comprehensive developmental counseling and guidance programs and services for all students. We are dedicated to fostering a safe and supportive environment that empowers students to achieve academic success, develop essential life readiness skills, and become responsible, productive citizens.}

_Purpose:_{The purpose of the school guidance program is to promote and enhance the learning process. School Counselors work closely with administrators, teachers, parents and community members to support the RFISD district priorities with focus on three strands of guidance: academic success, post-secondary readiness, and personal/social/emotional development.}_{We believe that every student needs to feel cared for, capable, and connected,}_{and that nothing can replace the importance of human connection.}

_{Counseling Services:}_{RFISD School counselors are dedicated to implementing a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling and the Effective Advising Framework. All students have access to counselors and benefit proactively from the comprehensive program through classroom meetings and guidance lessons that cover state-mandated topics, career exploration, and character development.}_{In accordance with Texas Legislature guidelines, RFISD School Counselors collaborate with faculty, staff, students, parents, and the community to plan, implement, and evaluate the comprehensive program structured to align with our balance score card, Pirate Path, and district priorities.}

_{The comprehensive counseling program includes:}

_{Guidance Curriculum, Responsive Services, Individual Planning, and System Supports.}_{Additional Supports:}_{Under Texas Education Code section 37.115 (g), individualized mental health care services may be provided to students under 18 only with written consent from the parent or guardian. The required consent must be submitted on a form developed by the school district that complies with all applicable state and federal laws.}

_{Please note: The school will not conduct a psychological examination, test, or treatment without first obtaining the parent’s written consent, unless required by state or federal law for special education purposes. (See policy FFE.)}