Skip to main content

Popular Links

Student Services

The words 'UNION PARK' are displayed in bold, maroon letters with a white outline.

Student Services Department

 

 

At Union Park Middle School, we follow the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) model to provide positive guidance for our students. Our Student Service Team works individually, in groups, and in classrooms to support academics, post secndary preparation, and socio-emotional needs.

Services include crisis intervention, conflict resolution, coping strategies, group counseling, referrals for additional counseling, academic counseling and support, and behavior interventions.

Please keep visiting our website for parenting tips, middle school concerns, community resources, and more. Stay informed—knowledge is power.

 

 

 

 

 

The words 'UNION PARK' are displayed in bold, maroon letters with a white outline.

Student Service Resources:

OCPS Student Services

Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health

National Alliance on Mental Illness

 

 

 

Mental Health Services Team

Union Park Middle School’s Mental Health Service Team focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students' social, emotional, and behavioral well-being is prioritized, leading to improved academic performance and overall success. We emphasizes prevention, early intervention, and access to a continuum of mental health services, often delivered through a multitiered system of supports (MTSS). It also involves collaboration with families, communities, and other stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach.

 

School Based Social Worker:

Alyssa Casey

E-mail: Alyssa.Casey@ocps.net

Tel: 407-249-6309 Ext. 5262249

 

 

SAFE Coordninator

Giselle Rackley

E-mail:Giselle.Rackley@ocps.net

Tel: 407-249-6309 Ext. 5262269

Student Service Differentiators

  • Whole Child Learning
    We recognize the importance of developing the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well-being of every student, fostering a balanced and holistic approach to education.
  • Academic Excellence
    We foster a culture of high expectations, encouraging students to reach their full potential through a rigorous and engaging curriculum that promotes critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
  • Embracing Innovation
    We encourage a spirit of inquiry and exploration, welcoming new ideas and approaches to teaching and learning that prepare students to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

 

The words 'UNION PARK' are displayed in bold, maroon letters with a white outline.

 

Parent Teacher Conference

Parent /Teacher Conferences are held Monday through Thursday from 8:40 a.m. to 9:10 a.m.  They can be in person or virtually. Please complete this form if you would like to schedule a Parent/Teacher Conference for your student.  You will be contacted by their school counselor to set up a date.

Parent Teacher Conference Request

      

Guidance Corner

The Guidance Department is here to assist students and families with academic support in the areas of course selections, registering for assessments, research scholarships, parent teacher conferences, and preparing for graduations and beyond.

 

 

Guidance Counselor

Sonia Barcelo

E-mail: Sonia.Barcelo@ocps.net 

Tel: 407-249-6309 Ext. 5262236

 

 

Academic Dean

Vincent Vecchio 

E-mail: Vincent.Vecchio@ocps.net 

Tel: 407-249-6309 Ext. 5262248

 

 

 

Behavior Intervention Differentiators

  • Restorative Practices
    Shifting from punitive measures to restorative approaches that focus on repairing harm, building relationships, and promoting accountability.
  • Accountability
    Taking ownership of one's work and being willing to explain and justify one's choices. This includes not only acknowledging successes but also taking responsibility for mistakes and taking steps to correct them.
  • Positive Relationships
    Prioritizing strong, respectful connections between staff, students, and families. This involves showing genuine care, empathy, and understanding for each student's individual needs.

The words 'UNION PARK' are displayed in bold, maroon letters with a white outline.

Core Principles

Positive Relationships:

Prioritizing strong, respectful connections between staff, students, and families. This involves showing genuine care, empathy, and understanding for each student's individual needs. 

 

Restorative Practices:

Shifting from punitive measures to restorative approaches that focus on repairing harm, building relationships, and promoting accountability. 

 

Social-Emotional Learning:

Integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) into the school's culture and curriculum to help students develop self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. 

 

Clear Expectations and Consistent Consequences:

Establishing clear, age-appropriate rules and expectations, and consistently enforcing them with logical, non-punitive consequences. 

 

Individualized Approach:

Recognizing that each student is unique and may require different approaches to behavior support. 

 

Collaboration and Communication:

Encouraging open communication and collaboration between staff, students, families, and the wider community. 

Behavior Intervention

Here at Union Park Middle School, we emphasize a positive, supportive, and restorative approach to student behavior. We focus on building positive relationships, fostering a sense of belonging, teaching students how to make responsible choices, and accepting accountability. We focus on creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment where students can thrive both academically and socially.

 

 

Administrative Dean of Students – (A – M)

Dr. Jorge Babilonia

E-mail: 

Tel: 407-249-6309 Ext. 5262246

 

 

Administrative Dean of Students – (N – Z)

Dennis Richardson

E-mail: Dennis.Richardson@ocps.net

Tel: 407-249-6309 Ext. 5262367

 

 

PASS Coordinator/Transportation Liaison

Juan Roman

E-mail: Juan.Roman@ocps.net

Tel: 407-249-6309 Ext. 5262297