Episode 60: Don't Cut the School Counselors

“Don’t Cut the School Counselors”Song Produced by: Shammy Dee and Ruben EscobarVocals: Shammy DeeA few laws conducted by school counselors:AB 469 - state mandate for financial aid; provide financial aid information to 11th graders; monitor lists and reports for 12th grader financial aid completion rates - all 12th graders must submit a financial aid application or opt-out form.  Ed Code 215 + AB 2246 - conducting mental health and suicide prevention lessons to 9th gradersSB 224 - teaching mental health curriculum to 9th gradersLyrics to Song: Yeah… Stand Up… One Time… Come on.Counselors in schools are truly vital,They’re helpful to kids and their survival.You go in to talk, (yeah), they see your potential, (yeah),They’ve got a Master’s and a P.P.S credential.Wake up California… Oh, Ooh-na-na-naaah!Don’t cut the School Counselors,No, don’t do it no more.They talk about school and they talk about strife,Academics, career, and personal life.When you have a need or get in a fight,Your school counselor will set things right.Wake up California… Oh, Ooh-na-na-naaah!Don’t cut the School Counselors,No, don’t do it no more.Mention A - G and their eyes open wide,They’ll do what they can so your classes coincide.If you laugh or cry, (yeah), or needin’ a snack, (yeah),Don’t have no fear they’ve got your back.Wake up California… Oh, Ooh-na-na-naaah!Don’t cut the School Counselors,No, don’t do it no moreWithout counselors kids’ll be in a bubble,With nowhere to go when they’re in trouble.If you want the kids to graduate,Better keep the ones who settin’ them straight.Sayin’ wake up California… Oh, Ooh-na-na-naaah!Don’t cut the School Counselors,No, don’t do it no moreSayin’ wake up California… Oh, Ooh-na-na-naaah!Don’t cut the School Counselors,No, don’t do it no mo’!