Counselor's Corner
Check out Mrs. Mirarchi's page at: Counselor's Corner
Second Step:
Second Step is the curriculum that is taught in all grade-levels in the San Bernardino City Unified School District. RCPA scholars receive the social and emotional learning lessons in their classroom by Mrs. Mirarchi, the school counselor. Social and Emotional Learning is based on the five core principles: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Relationship Skills, Social Awareness and Responsible Decision Making.
Bullying – RCPA remains committed to protecting students who are harassed, intimidated, or bullied by taking immediate steps to intervene. We hope you will join us in our commitment to creating a learning community where all students are respected, welcomed, empowered and supported. Please refer to SBCUSD website for more information:
https://www.sbcusd.com/cms/one.aspx?portalId=59953&pageId=1417875
Honor Patrol:
The Riley College Prep Academy Honor Patrol is composed of 4th and 5th grade scholars who excel academically, demonstrate positive behavior, attend school regularly, and serve as positive role models to scholars on campus. Students participating in Honor Patrol have filled out a job application, included two references, and have participated in a job interview. Honor Patrol students have specific duties on campus, which include, however are not limited to:
Hallway Monitors
Office Assistant
Custodial Assistants
Morning Greeters
Kindergarten Assistants
Attendance Assistant
Assembly Assistants
PBIS:
Riley College Prep Academy utilizes the PBIS system to address both appropriate and inappropriate behavioral choices. Three main rules guide behavior at RCPA:
Be Safe
Be Responsible
Be Respectful
These three rules can be applied in all of the different locations at the school site: office, cafeteria, classroom, hallway, restroom, playground, etc.
Along with the three rules we also have identified 16 social skills that our scholars will demonstrate/practice during the school day:
| Following Instructions |
Working with Others |
| Giving Criticism |
Accepting Criticism or a Consequence |
| Making an Apology |
(MYOB) Mind Your Own Business |
| Asking for Help |
Asking Permission |
| Disagreeing Appropriately |
Resisting Peer Pressure |
| Staying on Task |
Using Appropriate Voice Tone |
| Listening |
Accepting "No" for an Answer |
| Waiting Your Turn |
Getting the Teacher's Attention |
Be Kind
As the school counselor of Riley College Prep Academy, it is my goal to “Be Kind” to all staff and students. Kindness is an important component of our positive climate at RCPA. When we work together to create a culture of kindness, we thrive as a school family! I encourage you all to Be Kind!
Wellness Center
Riley College Prep Academy has an opportunity to offer health and wellness clinics for our students.
Health Navigator – In partnership with IEHP, we have an onsite Health Navigator who can assist families with any needs, medical or other, they might have.
Hazel Health – Virtual meeting with a doctor without missing school
Dental Screenings – Free dental clinics for designated grade-levels