Student Services & Counseling

At Hasten Hebrew Academy (HHAI), we are deeply committed to fostering the academic, social, and emotional well-being of every student. Our comprehensive student services are designed to provide personalized support, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive environment where all students can thrive.

School Counseling Services Overview

Our school counselor plays a vital role in supporting students with a holistic and student-centered approach. These services include:

• Individual Student Guidance and Counseling: One-on-one sessions to address personal, social, or academic challenges.
• Small Group Counseling: Facilitating focused groups to help students develop skills in areas such as friendship, conflict resolution, or stress management.
• Weekly Classroom Social Lessons: Teaching age-appropriate social and emotional learning (SEL) skills to empower students both in and beyond the classroom.
• Middle School Advisory Coordination: Leading initiatives in school service, community outreach, leadership development, career education, and social-emotional growth.
• Section 504 Coordination: Ensuring students with disabilities receive the accommodations and support they need for academic success.
• Parent and Teacher Support: Partnering with families and staff to provide resources, guidance, and strategies to enhance student development.

Through these services, our counselor enriches the educational experience, equipping students with essential life skills and fostering a supportive and inclusive school environment.

Art Therapy Program at HHAI

HHAI’s art therapy program uses creative processes to help students explore their emotions, develop coping skills, and express themselves in a safe and constructive way. Through art materials, sensory activities, sand trays, play therapy, and roleplay, students gain tools to manage challenges such as stress, anxiety, and self-image. This program emphasizes the therapeutic power of art-making, focusing on the process rather than the final product, to support emotional growth, confidence, and healthy communication.