Counseling

Meet the Counselors

Ms. Alexandra Alvarez

Elementary School Counselor

Ms. Anh Phan

Middle School Counselor

Ms. Annie Cadwell

High School Counselor

Mr. Gus Marantos

University Guidance Counselor

 

Services We Provide

The St. Paul Counseling Program is designed to address the academic and developmental needs of all students through advisory and classroom guidance lessons. These lessons include the following topics and more:

  • Organization Skills
  • Understanding Self and Others
  • Coping Strategies
  • Peer Relationships and Effective Social Skills
  • Self-Regulation Skills
  • Communication and Problem Solving
  • College and Career Awareness
  • Multiculturalism and Diversity
  • Anxiety/Depression/Suicide
  • Grade Level Transitions
  • Mindfulness

ELEMENTARY STUDENT COUNSELING

Receive bi-weekly classroom guidance lessons on various social/emotional topics. Students can utilize individual or group counseling support as needed.

MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNSELING

Receive social emotional lessons twice a week in Advisory classes. Students can utilize individual or group counseling support as needed.

For Students

Students may see the counselor for individual or small group counseling, to assist with a variety of concerns and problems, including but not limited to:

Friendship/social skills

Problem Solving

Academic Improvement

Divorce/Family Change

Grief and Loss

Self-Esteem/Body Image

College and Career Readiness

Healthy lifestyle choices

Students and parents can make an appointment with our counselors here:

For Parents

Parents are free to call or email the counseling office at any time for a meeting if you have academic, social, or personal concerns about your child. The counseling office will help to arrange small group or individual counseling, as well as outside referrals for intervention.

Counselors meet once a month with parents in a popular series called “Coffee with Counselors.” Parents can participate in typical social emotional learning lessons experienced by students during an Advisory class.

Counseling Mission and Vision

Mission

St. Paul American School strives to provide a comprehensive counseling program, supporting all students in gaining academic, social, and emotional skills to aid them in becoming productive global citizens. All students will participate in classroom, group, and/or individual lessons and activities that foster community and healthy relationships amongst students, staff, and the greater St. Paul community. We at St. Paul celebrate diversity and are inclusive of students from all cultures and backgrounds.

 

COUNSELING VISION

St. Paul celebrates the diversity of its students’ culture, skills and knowledge. We create an inclusive environment where families, students, and staff can voice their opinions and contribute to our community. We empower students to advocate for themselves and others in a globally aware and responsive way.

SCHOOL COUNSELING PURPOSE

Students are characterized by rapid physical growth, curiosity about their world and an emerging self-identity. School counselors enhance the learning process and promote academic achievement. Counseling programs are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set appropriate career goals and realize their full academic potential.