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Myers Park High School has 9 professional School Counselors, 1 Community-in-Schools Liaison, 2 Social Workers, 2 School Psychologists, 2 504 Counselors, 1 Secretary, Registrar, College and Career Coordinator, Graduation coach and Attendance Secretary, supporting over 3500 students divided by last name. Families are encouraged to seek out their child's counselor for assistance with academic planning and personal/social-emotional issues. Counselors work with students, teachers, and families to assist students in their personal growth, helping them to have a well-balanced high school experience. We also have a partnership with Thompsons Child and Family Focus and Kindermourn to offer our students school based mental health support and or grief counseling. When necessary, a counselor may refer students and families to school based mental health support assistance.
MPHS Counselors Guiding Principles
Vision:The Myers Park School Counselors will advocate for all students to obtain an equitable education in which students will become engaged life long learners.
Mission:The Myers Park School Counselors exist to provide all students with a comprehensive school counseling program focused on enhancing academic, career and personal/social growth. Counselors will collaborate with stakeholders, including teachers, administrators and parents to assist students in reaching their full potential to function in a global society.
Vision:The Myers Park School Counselors will advocate for all students to obtain an equitable education in which students will become engaged life long learners.
Mission:The Myers Park School Counselors exist to provide all students with a comprehensive school counseling program focused on enhancing academic, career and personal/social growth. Counselors will collaborate with stakeholders, including teachers, administrators and parents to assist students in reaching their full potential to function in a global society.
The counselors at Myers Park High School believe:Each student has individual talents and needs.All students have dignity, worth and potential to achieve and become contributing members of society.That embracing the diversity of the MPHS student body enriches the educational experience for the entire school community.As counselors we should advocate for all students while encouraging them to be active participants in their educations success.All students should have access to a comprehensive, developmental counseling program which is designed and implemented by counselors, based on the diverse needs of MPHS students as identified by data.All students should have access to state certified counselors who abide by ASCA ethical standards and are committed to continuous professional growth.Best practices include collaboration with teachers, parents/guardians, support staff, administrators and community representatives.
In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
THE NATIONAL SUICIDE HOTLINE NUMBER : TEXT 988
THE NATIONAL SUICIDE HOTLINE NUMBER : TEXT 988
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AVAILABLE: 24/7 - 365
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