South Valley Middle School
Distance Counseling Program
South Valley Middle School Counselor Mission Statement:
The mission statement for South Valley Middle School Counseling Department is to provide a school counseling program that cultivates and inspires continual growth and resilience. Throughout middle school, we will assist our students with their academic, social-emotional and college & career readiness. We are committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders, as we are all invested in our students’ success.
The School Counselor and Virtual School Counseling
American School Counselor Association Position:
School counselors working in a virtual setting provide a school counseling program through the use of technology and distance (virtual/online/e-learning) counseling with the same standards and adherence to ethics as school counselors working in traditional school settings. School counselors work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure equity, access and success of all students whether virtual school counseling is offered synchronously. (ASCA adopted 2017)
The School Counselor and Virtual School Counseling
American School Counselor Association Position:
School counselors working in a virtual setting provide a school counseling program through the use of technology and distance (virtual/online/e-learning) counseling with the same standards and adherence to ethics as school counselors working in traditional school settings. School counselors work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure equity, access and success of all students whether virtual school counseling is offered synchronously. (ASCA adopted 2017)

The Tiger Way
