Welcome to the Counseling Corner!
At our school, we believe that academic success and emotional well-being go hand-in-hand. As part of Jordan School District’s commitment to the whole child, every elementary school is supported by a dedicated, full-time school counselor.
Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing environment where every student feels valued, understood, and equipped with the social and emotional tools they need to thrive in school and in life.
How We Support Our Students
1. Classroom Lessons & InFocus Curriculum
Our school counselor teaches whole-group lessons using the InFocus social-emotional learning curriculum.
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Targeted Learning: Lessons are tailored to real-time needs observed in the school—focusing on conflict resolution, empathy, focus, and kindness.
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Brain-Based Strategies: InFocus helps students understand how their brains respond to stress, giving them practical tools to calm their minds and prepare to learn.
2. Daily Support: Check-In / Check-Out (CICO)
For students who need an extra boost of connection or structure, we offer daily Check-In / Check-Out support.
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Positive Adult Connection: Students start and end their school day with a trusted adult.
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Goal Setting: Helps kids build confidence, track daily goals, and celebrate personal growth in a consistent, encouraging way.
3. Emotional Regulation & Coping Skills
Children experience big emotions, but they don't always know how to manage them. Counseling support helps students build a personalized "coping toolbelt" to handle feelings like anxiety, frustration, or sadness.
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Ready to Learn: When kids learn how to regulate their emotions, they spend less time in distress and more time engaged in learning.
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Lifelong Skills: Students learn deep breathing, problem-solving, and positive self-talk—habits that build resilience for years to come.
4. A Safe Space for Every Child
The counselor's office is always a safe, non-judgmental space where students can decompress and work through challenges with a supportive listener.
"When students feel safe, supported, and understood,
there is no limit to what they can achieve."
Contact Our School Counselor
Have questions or feel your child might benefit from counseling support? We are here to partner with you!
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Counselor Name: Terry Zubiran
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Email: terry.zubiran@jordandistrict.org
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Phone: 801-280-0722 Ext. 13149
IN FOCUS - SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
Hayden Peak utilizes the In Focus curriculum across all grade levels. This proactive social-emotional learning (SEL) framework is designed to teach students vital life competencies that naturally reduce bullying, improve daily attendance, and foster a peaceful school culture.
Core Competencies Taught
Through regular classroom integration, the In Focus curriculum equips students with actionable skills in:
- Perspective Taking: Understanding and respecting the diverse viewpoints and feelings of peers.
- Emotional Regulation: Recognizing, naming, and constructively managing complex emotions.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Resolving peer conflicts peacefully and making responsible, ethical decisions.
- Goal Setting: Developing personal and academic objectives that encourage consistent school attendance.
Trauma-Informed Principles & School Philosophy
The In Focus program assists Hayden Peak's efforts to promote school-wide safety, prevent bullying, and solve behavioral problems before they escalate. It is rooted in the following core principles:
- Safety as a Prerequisite: Feeling safe and supported at school is a fundamental requirement for all students to learn effectively, especially those affected by trauma and negative life events.
- School as a Sanctuary: Students coping with acute or chronic trauma need school to be an emotional and physical sanctuary—a predictable environment where they are consistently buoyed by positive relationships with supportive adults.
- The Vulnerability Benchmark: When our most vulnerable students experience school as a safe, supportive, welcoming, and respectful learning environment, it creates a rising tide that ensures all students feel equally secure and valued.
- Readiness to Learn: True academic engagement is unlocked only after a student's fundamental psychological needs for safety, connection, and belonging are met.
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