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The Purpose of School CounselorS
The Purpose of School CounselorS
The Scott Middle School Counseling Program provides a comprehensive, developmental program that addresses academic, career and personal/social development. School counselors are professional school advocates who provide support to maximize student potential and academic achievement. In partnership with other educators, parents and the community, school counselors work to ensure that all students are prepared with the knowledge and skills to contribute at the highest level as productive members of society.
The Role of the School Counselor
The Role of the School Counselor
School counselors 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 ASCA and promote the development of the school counseling program based on the following areas of the ASCA National Model: define, deliver, manage and assess.
School Counseling at Scott
School Counseling at Scott
Serving the Population: Scott is the largest middle school within Lincoln Public School serving over 1,100 students. Each school counselor has a caseload between 360-400 students. At Scott School counselors connect with students through a variety of methods but most common are classroom presentations, SAIG and individual appointments.
Serving the Population: Scott is the largest middle school within Lincoln Public School serving over 1,100 students. Each school counselor has a caseload between 360-400 students. At Scott School counselors connect with students through a variety of methods but most common are classroom presentations, SAIG and individual appointments.
Looping: We loop with our students. This means that school counselors remain with the same caseload all three years while at middle school. Looping provides the opportunity for relationships to be made with individual students and families.
Looping: We loop with our students. This means that school counselors remain with the same caseload all three years while at middle school. Looping provides the opportunity for relationships to be made with individual students and families.
Connecting: To connect with your child's grade level school counselor, you can email or call the school. If your child would like to schedule an appointment to meet with their school counselor they can access their grade level counselor's Google Classroom and complete the form.
Connecting: To connect with your child's grade level school counselor, you can email or call the school. If your child would like to schedule an appointment to meet with their school counselor they can access their grade level counselor's Google Classroom and complete the form.
LPS-School Counseling Progam
LPS-School Counseling Progam
Vision Statement:
The vision of the LPS school counseling program is to advocate for and empower students to:
Embrace their personal worth and value the uniqueness of others;
Engage constructively with their families and communities;
Utilize their strengths to thrive in a diverse world;
Become resilient, lifelong learners.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the LPS school counseling program is to provide a comprehensive, developmentally-appropriate program with curriculum for each student from kindergarten through graduation that is proactive, preventative, collaborative, and focuses on each student’s academic, social-emotional, and career development. All LPS school counseling programs are led by a professional school counselor and will:
Align with the Nebraska Department of Education and ASCA National Model;
Promote systemic change to ensure equitable access for each student;
Identify each student's individual strengths to maximize their potential for growth.
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