Assessment Description School counselors play a key role in the development and needs of all students; thus, collaboration with other educators and support staff is critical to the role of the school

Annual Student Outcome Goal Template

School Counselor Name:

School Name:

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Annual Student Outcome Goal

By the end of the 2025–2026 academic year, the percentage of 7th-grade students with fewer than 3 unexcused absences per quarter will increase from 60% to 80%, as measured by quarterly attendance reports.

Domain

Social/Emotional

ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Addressed

• M 3: Sense of belonging in the school environment

• B-SMS 2: Demonstrate self-discipline and self-control

• B-SMS 5: Demonstrate perseverance to achieve long- and short-term goals

Rationale (Why this goal is needed)

School attendance data from the previous academic year revealed that 40% of 7th-grade students had three or more unexcused absences in every quarter. Chronic absenteeism is closely linked to lower academic performance and reduced engagement that is there. Improving attendance will supports social-emotional development and it increases academic opportunities. This goal is aligned with the school’s strategic improvement plan and district-wide attendance initiative.

Intervention Activities

1. Tier 1:

• School-wide attendance awareness campaign: posters, weekly incentives for perfect attendance

• Monthly school counselor classroom guidance lessons on goal-setting and personal responsibility

1. Tier 2:

• Attendance support groups for students with 3–5 absences in a quarter

• Bi-weekly check-ins with school counselor

1. Tier 3:

• Individual counseling for students with 6+ absences

• Parent meetings and attendance contracts

Data Collection Plan

• Attendance records reviewed quarterly

• Sign-in sheets for support group attendance

• Counselor logs for individual student check-ins

Outcome Data (Hypothetical Results)

• 83% of 7th-grade students had fewer than 3 unexcused absences per quarter by the end of the year

• 95% of students in the attendance support group improved attendance by at least one letter grade

• Counselor notes showed increased student motivation and connection to school

Reflection

The data-informed interventions resulted in a positive increase in attendance, which also positively impacted classroom performance and student engagement. Based on success, we will have to consider replicating the intervention in 6th and 8th grades in the following school year.