Legend High School

Counseling Department

ASCA Awards RAMP® Designation to Legend High School

ALEXANDRIA, VA. – The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is pleased to announce Legend High School in Parker, Colorado, as a Recognized ASCA Model Program® (RAMP®).

The RAMP® designation recognizes schools that are committed to delivering an exemplary school counseling program. Honorees are awarded for aligning their program with the criteria in the ASCA National Model®, a framework for a data-informed school counseling program. Since the program’s inception, more than 1,500 schools earned the RAMP® designation. Research findings indicate fully implemented school counseling programs are associated with a range of positive student educational and behavioral outcomes.

“This year’s RAMP® honorees have shown their commitment to students and the school counseling profession,” said Jill Cook, ASCA executive director. “These schools used data to drive their program development and implementation so all students can achieve success. The RAMP® designation distinguishes these schools and encourages school counselors nationwide to strive for excellence.”

Legend’s counseling team will be honored at a recognition ceremony at ASCA’s Annual Conference in New Orleans, La., on July 13, 2026.

About the American School Counselor Association

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) professional organization based in Alexandria, Va. ASCA promotes student success by expanding the image and influence of school counseling through leadership, advocacy, collaboration and systemic change. ASCA helps school counselors guide their students toward academic achievement, career planning and social/emotional development to help today’s students become tomorrow’s productive, contributing members of society. Founded in 1952, ASCA has a network of 53 state and territory associations and a membership of more than 40,000 school counseling professionals. For additional information on ASCA, visit schoolcounselor.org.

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LHS Counseling Mission Statement:

The mission of the Legend High School Counseling program, in partnership with the advisory team, is to provide intentional programming ensuring every student has equal access to the resources and opportunities they need to explore their interests, discover their passions, and cultivate the knowledge, skills, and mindsets required to achieve their full potential. We partner with students to help them make informed decisions about their future pathways, equipping them to positively impact their communities and the world.

LHS Counseling Vision Statement:

The Vision of the Legend High School Counseling Department, in partnership with the advisory team, is dedicated to supporting the development of well-rounded students who are prepared for success in post-secondary education, meaningful careers, and military service. We strive to empower every student through Legend’s core values to explore their interests, discover their passions, and cultivate the knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to thrive in the next chapter of their lives.

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