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SAHS SCHOOL COUNSELING VISION:
Our mission is for students graduating from Southern Alamance High School to reach their maximum potential as healthy and competent individuals by becoming leaders in their desired fields of study. They will continue to be actively engaged in their learning through employment, post-secondary enrollment, or enlistment. Being gainfully employed, they will serve their communities, develop a sense of commitment and personal satisfaction in an ever-changing world.
What are School Counselors?
role-statement.pdfVisit the American School Counselors Association homepage to learn more.
The Difference Between a Guidance Counselor and School Counselor
The Difference Between a Guidance Counselor and School Counselor
Guidance Counselor
Developed in the mid-1900s primarily for vocational guidance
Not originally inclusive of or trained in effective prevention and early interventions to address social-emotional needs or provision of mental health counseling and career guidance training was minimal
Guidance services provided to some students
Reactive, not data-driven
Average semester hour requirement for a master's degree in the 1970's - approximately 36 hours
School Counselor
Evolved over the years to be more comprehensive, collaborative programs based on identified needs and inclusive of prevention and early intervention services for every student in career, academic, and social-emotional growth and skills
Trained in human growth and development, individual and group counseling and counseling theories, social and cultural foundations, student appraisal, research and program evaluation, professional orientation, and career development
Average semester hour requirements for a master's degree in the 21st century - 48 to 60 hours
2017-2018- Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) SAHS
SAHS is recognized as an exceptional ASCA Model Program that is data-driven, comprehensive in scope, preventative in design, and developmental in nature.
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