CHS SCHOOL COUNSELORS

Why High School Counselors?

High school years are full of growth, promise, excitement, frustration, disappointment and hope. It is the time when students begin to discover what the future holds for them. High school counselors have an impact on these years by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program and collaborating with school staff, parents and the community to create a safe and respectful learning environment. High school counselors enhance the learning process and promote academic, career and social/emotional development. High school counseling programs are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set informed career goals and realize their full academic potential to become productive, contributing members of the world community. High school counselors hold a master’s degree and required state certification in school counseling. Maintaining certification includes ongoing professional development to stay current with educational reform and challenges facing today’s students. Professional association membership enhances the school counselor’s knowledge and effectiveness.

CLS SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the counselors of the Canfield Local Schools is to provide high quality, comprehensive school counseling services to all students. Our programs are designed to help all students develop and enhance their academic, social, career, and personal strengths in order to become responsible and productive citizens. There is a commitment to individual uniqueness and the maximum development of human potential. Through the skillful use of strategic, timely, and personal interventions, counselors customize educational experiences in order to enhance capabilities, close achievement gaps among high and low performing groups and support positive choices.

SCHOOL COUNSELING BELIEFS

The School Counseling program at Canfield is based upon the belief that:

• • • All students can achieve success.

    • Every student is valuable and should be treated with dignity and respect.

    • All students will have access to high quality school counseling services provided by a full-time licensed, professional school counselor.

    • All students can expect that school is a safe and nurturing environment.