Bowditch Wellness Resources

8th Grade Counselor	7th Grade Counselor	6th Grade Counselor
STEPHANIE BISQUERA, COUNSELOR sbisquera@smfcsd.net	CHARLES NEAL, COUNSELOR cneal@smfcsd.net	NAN HUGELSHOFER, COUNSELOR nhugelshofer@smfcsd.net

 

The counselors at Bowditch Middle School believe

• All students have intrinsic value 
• All students have the ability to learn in a developmentally appropriate manner
• Our primary role is in being an advocate for every student
• We should celebrate and draw upon the diversity among our students
• All students should have access to a school counseling program delivered by state-certified level counselors 

And that the Bowditch Middle School comprehensive counseling program should:

• Be based on the goals and developmental student competencies outlined by the American School Counselor’s Association, the California Department of Education, and the San Mateo-Foster City School District
• Be evaluated by school, district, and state supervisors based upon pre-determined goals and student competencies
• Be proactive and data-driven 
• Draw upon the knowledge of and collaborate with family, school, and community stakeholders
• Be willing to seek continuous improvement through self-assessment 
• Utilize a team approach for planning and management purposes
• Embrace technology to enhance program delivery

And that all counselors at Bowditch Middle School:

• Abide by the professional school counseling ethics as advocated by the American School Counseling Association
• Participate in professional growth and development activities to remain abreast of best practices