John Paul Stevens
Counseling
The John Paul Steven's Guidance and Counseling Department will provide a comprehensive developmental program addressing the whole child to maximize academic achievement, social and emotional development, and post-secondary college, career and military readiness. We cover the four components of a comprehensive guidance and counseling program:
① guidance curriculum: skill-based classroom lessons
② individual planning: two student meetings to plan a student's educational/career goals
③ responsive services: individual student meetings addressing social/emotional concerns
④ system supports: students services indirectly benefiting students via other programs
Want to know your graduation status, credits or need someone to talk to?
Contact your COUNSELOR via email or call 210-397-6482.
COUNSELOR CONTACT INFO
A-CO: Tara.Welch@nisd.net
CR-GUI: Irma.Davila-Villasana@nisd.net
GUT-MI: Lara.Castillo@nisd.netMO-ROD: Stephanie.Garcia@nisd.net
ROE-Z: Merida.Benavides@nisd.net
Head Counselor: Barbara.Lebron@nisd.net
Classroom Guidance
GUIDANCE LESSONS
11th - Sepember 17
10th - October 15
9th - October 1
DECISION OF RESPECT 🤝 October 2
RED RIBBON WEEK 🎀 October 26 - 30
BULLY PREVENTION WEEK 💙 November 9-13
NISD COLLEGE NIGHT 🎓 November 18
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS 🥰 February 23-26
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH 👦👧 April 5-9
PURPLE UP DAY 💟 April 15
SENIOR SIGNING DAY ✍🏻
GRADUATION 📏 May
📆 INDIVIDUAL PLANNING
Counselors will meet with students to review education planning transcripts and college, career, and military readiness.
- 12th: September 8-18
- 11th: September 21-30
- 10th: October 19-29
- 9th: October 5-16
Small Group Counseling
Small group counseling is provided throughout the school year. During these groups students will discuss topics like coping skills, problem solving, relationships, and grief to name a few. Students interested in group counseling can email their counselor or come by the Counseling Office.