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Our Mission Statement
We embrace the unique needs of each student by delivering comprehensive school counseling services that nurture the academic, career, and social-emotional development of our students to meet the evolving demands of our community. Through our programming, we provide students with the skills, knowledge, and mindsets needed for future success, while recognizing & teaching the essential importance of holistic well-being.

Our Vision Statement

We empower students to achieve their full potential through evidence-based practices, inclusive programming, and collaborative partnerships with families, educators, and the community. We aim to instill in our students a love of learning, a commitment to personal and professional excellence, and a sense of social responsibility. As a result, all students will be able to identify personal strengths and values that can be applied to their post-high school goals and future success as a lifelong learner. 

Our Role:

School counselors are certified/licensed educators who improve student success for all students by implementing a data-informed school counseling program.

To help all students:

  1. Apply academic achievement strategies
  2. Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
  3. Plan for post-secondary options

The purpose and role of the school counselor is to plan, organize, and deliver a comprehensive school counseling program that personalizes education and supports, promotes, and enhances the academic, personal, social, and career development of all students, based on the national standards for school counseling programs of the American School Counselor Association.

We Provide:

  • Individual student academic planning and goal setting
     
  • School counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards
     
  • Short-term counseling to students
     
  • Referrals for long-term support
     
  • Collaboration with families/teachers/administrators/community for student success
     
  • Advocacy for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings
     
  • Data analysis to identify student issues, needs, and challenges

School Counselor Qualifications:

  • Hold, at minimum, a master’s degree in school counseling
  • Meet the state certification/licensure standards
  • Fulfill continuing education requirements
  • Uphold American School Counselor Association (ASCA) ethical and professional standards

For more information, resources please visit: https://www.schoolcounselor.org/