MISSION
The School Counseling Department will ensure that all students get appropriate social/emotional, career and college preparatory support services and advisement for students in grades 9 through 12. A rigorous program of individual and group counseling will be offered to all students as a component of their academic, social, behavioral and personal development as they relate to grade level curriculum standards. The counseling department especially wants to encourage students’ growing maturity, independent thought and clarity of expression. We work to inspire students to achieve their personal best through collaboration, inclusion and goal-setting in a supportive environment of high expectations. We believe every child has the right to an exemplary education. We strive to empower our students to thrive in their present
and future lives.
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VISION
The vision of the School Counseling program is to equip all students to reach their highest capabilities. Through collaboration, leadership and advocacy, we aim to build relationships with our students so they can achieve their full potential in their personal/social development, college and career.
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BELIEFS
The School Counseling program believes that all students can achieve academic success and have a right to a supportive learning environment. The School Counseling program serves as an integral role in meeting all students needs through social/emotional, academic and college access/career skills. The School Counseling program believes that the American School Counselor Association will guide the work of all school counselors through data driven comprehension and ethical standards.
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ROLE OF A SCHOOL COUNSELOR
A school counselor advocates for the needs of their students. The counselor provides social, emotional, academic and college/career services needed for all students.
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ROLE OF THE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM
The role of the School Counseling program is to provide direct and indirect services to students. The School Counseling program follows a curriculum that will help students achieve academic, social/emotional, and college/career success. The School Counseling program aims to close any achievement and opportunity gap that is presented at the school. The program allows counselors to see what area of improvements is needed to better assist the students.
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GOALS
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Our goals as School Counselors are to :
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Improve relationships between faculty and students
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Allow students to develop a sense of belonging
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Promote school as a safe haven for students
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Develop a faculty who advocates for students
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Develop an informed faculty that understands the relevance of social-emotional development, student resources, high school graduation requirements and today's careers, including new and emerging careers
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Monitor Academic progress, attendance and behavioral concerns
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Involve parents in their student’s education
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Advise students on postsecondary education and careers
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Ensure all students have equal opportunity for advance courses
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Provide a collaborative / systemic approach to engage all students
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