Philosophy/Belief Statements

As counselors, we believe:

• All students are capable of learning, achieving and acquiring knowledge in different ways and at different rates.
• All students are valued as individuals.
• All students have a right to, and will benefit from, a comprehensive counseling program that is culturally and developmentally appropriate.
• Students, with their parents, are responsible for monitoring their educational progress, assisted by the professional school counselor.

In addition, counselors:

• Help students recognize their learning strengths, weaknesses and potential.
• Coordinate activities and programs that support the academic mission of the school.
• Utilize the strengths of parents and the community and serve as liaisons between parents, the community and the school.
• Participate in on-going programs and professional development that enhance their skills and knowledge.