BHS Counseling Program
Mission Statement
Beaumont High School Counseling program is to provide all students with services that assist in the development of the whole student in the domains of academic, career and personal/social-emotional development. Counselors strive for 100% graduation rate and to prepare all students for their post-secondary goals.
Vision Statement
Beaumont High School Counseling program is to instill in each student that they contribute to affect positive change for themselves, for others as well as the community they live in through their empathy, critical thinking skills and individual characteristics. Every student will be empowered to accept challenges, be self- directed and resilient to continue on as life-long learners capable of pursuing any college and career opportunities.
BHS counselors are committed to addressing the holistic needs of the entire student body. The Beaumont High School Counseling program follows the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Standards to address the three domains of development: academic, career and personal/social. These standards help school counselors develop, implement and assess their school counseling program to improve student outcomes.
Academic Advising: This incudes using data and collaboration with teachers to help students define and develop educational plans through course selection, advising students on high school programs and academic curriculum, and using resources to help students identify and access academic supports.
Career/College Counseling: This includes using career interest and personality style inventories to help students identify strengths, providing opportunities to learn about post high school options and providing support for the college application process.
Personal/Social Counseling: This includes stress management, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, substance use counseling, grief counseling or any other direct services designed to meet students' immediate needs and concerns.
Student Standards
Professional Standards
The Professional School Counselor
Professional school counselors are trained in both education and counseling, allowing them to function as a facilitator between parents, teachers, and students in matters concerning the student’s goals, abilities and any areas needing improvement. School Counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population. The role of a Professional School Counselor is to design and deliver school counseling programs that improve student outcomes. They lead, advocate and collaborate to promote equity and access for all students by connecting their school counseling program to the school’s academic mission and school improvement plan. They uphold the ethical and professional standards of the American School Counseling Association (ACSA) and promote the development of the school counseling program based on the following areas of the ASCA National Model: define, deliver, manage and assess.
Individual and small group counseling (short term interventions)
Crisis intervention counseling
Conflict resolution and peer facilitation
Consultation/collaboration
Referrals to outside services (including mental and physical health)
Student Advocacy
Advocate for individual students
Advocate for positive change in the school and in the district
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