Counseling & Mental Health

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School Counselors

Jeanne Pacitto
(585) 349-5540
 

Cassandra Montanez
(585) 349-5541



School Psychologist

Kim Patton
(585) 349-5554



Mission
The mission of the Spencerport Central School counseling department is to deliver a comprehensive developmental program to support the social, emotional, and academic health of all Spencerport students. School counselors provide services to students, parents, school staff and the community in the following areas: 

Direct Student Services

  • School counseling core curriculum: This curriculum consists of structured lessons designed to help students attain the desired competencies and to provide all students with the knowledge, attitudes and skills appropriate for their developmental level. The school counseling core curriculum is delivered throughout the school’s overall curriculum and is systematically presented by school counselors in collaboration with other professional educators in K-12 classroom and group activities. 

  • Individual student planning: School counselors coordinate ongoing systemic activities designed to assist

  • Responsive services: Responsive services are activities designed to meet students’ immediate needs and concerns. Responsive services may include counseling in individual or small-group settings or crisis response.


Indirect Student Services

  • Referrals for additional assistance 

  • Consultation and collaboration with parents, teachers, other educators and community organizations 

  • Threat Assessment Support Team 

  • Response to Intervention Team

  • Family Support Center 

  • PBIS 

  • Trauma, Illness and Grief team