As the school counselor, one of my main responsibilities is to address the needs of the "whole child" and treat every student holistically. My students come with varying needs, and over 90% belong to impoverished homes. Their diverse cultures, needs, and experiences mean that one size does not fit all when it comes to guidance and counseling.
At my school, I wear many hats and I facilitate a vast diversity of students' and teachers' needs alike.
Currently, the capacity of my school budget has been limited and funds are usually used out of pocket. As the school counselor, I take a very active role in my students' lives. I visit classrooms daily and give presentations that build character and educate the students about hygiene, core values, and social behavior. Being heavily involved means sacrifices to ensure our mission is being met each year and that is providing an equal opportunity to each student who walks in our educational organization.
My Project
Just recently, several of our students were chosen to represent our school at the upcoming Superintendent's Honors Concert. Shortly after, our music department informed me that we were entered into a music concert at the upcoming Youth Fair in March and that the formal attire was required.
Last year, we had students who could not afford the white top, black bottoms requirement and other parents had to pitch in to purchase these uniforms.
This year, those children and their parents have moved on as the kids are now in middle school. Not having a reliable support system as we did for almost five years, puts our school in a slight predicament.
When I did a survey, less than one-quarter of the 30 plus students who will be representing the school (boys and girls) owned a white shirt or an acceptable bottom. This request is for 10 boys to have formal wear for upcoming performances and formal school activities.
Your donation will impact 10 boys at a time, as well as students who wish to participate in similar events this school year as well as years to come.
The uniforms will be returned after use, dry-cleaned and stored at our school after each performance or function for future events this year and every year we participate.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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