Our Program
Our comprehensive school counseling program consists of four major areas that follow the Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Model:
School Counseling Curriculum - Structured group and classroom presentations
Individual Student Planning - Appraisal, development of Personal Plans of Study, and successful post-secondary transitions
Responsive Services - Individual counseling, small-group counseling, consultation, and referral
System Support - Program management, program evaluation, fair-share responsibilities, professional development, staff and community relations, consultation, committee participation, community research, and research and development
What are the benefits for your student?
Focuses on all students
Enhances students' academic performance
Centers on students' needs
Seeks students' input
Encourages more interaction among students
Provides a developmental and preventative focus
Promotes knowledge and assistance in career exploration and development
Enhances life coping skills
Helps students feel connected to school
Enhances students' personal/social development
Develops decision-making skills
Increases knowledge of self and others
Broadens knowledge of our changing work world
Increases opportunities for school counselor-student interaction
Develops a system of long-range planning for students
The following video explains the role of the school counselor: