Vision As a professional school counselor we envision schools which provide promotes a growth mindset, in a respectful environment, that enables all students to achieve to their fullest potential. Each students is provided with equitable access to opportunities and supports which enable students to embrace their full potential and to strive to reach their personal and academic goals.
Mission As a professional school counselor our mission is to collaborate with all stakeholders to achieve success for all students. Counselors are leaders who advocate, collaborate, and facilitate individual and systemic change to ensure each student has the understanding and skills necessary for academic success and personal growth.
Belief
● Supporting students emotionally, academically and socially.
● Providing a safe environment where students can learn and grow becoming model citizens
● All students should be challenged and pushed out of their comfort zone academically
● Every student should have a plan when they graduate.
● Provide culturally relevant treatment and prevention services.
● Cultivate culture of respect, free from ridicule, that supports fairness, open communication, shared values, and reduced presenteeism of students.
● Raise awareness of inherent racial or cultural privilege within the program in order to support counselors in building rapport with diverse students.
● Understand limitations and be willing to seek professional help for issues outside their expertise from another counseling professional who is competent in that area.