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Counseling Program/Programa de consejería
Counseling Program/Programa de consejería
Mission Statement
We will provide all students, without regard to one’s upbringing, with equitable access to a comprehensive school counseling program, and a safe environment, advancing academics, socialization, and personal and career development. We will use data-informed practices to ensure that all students can access rigorous and relevant coursework and experiences. Together, with intentional efforts of school staff and community, we will enhance a high-quality inclusive learning environment, optimizing the potential of all students, to be leaders, self-reliant, creative, and successful citizens.
Vision Statement
We will facilitate a culture where all students can learn and be successful in a rapidly changing world. Students will be focused, challenged and prepared for success in High School and post-secondary pursuits; will be prepared to develop meaningful relationships with peers and adults, and will be provided with opportunities necessary to make self-directed, realistic, and responsible decisions as successful contributors to society
School Counseling Advisory Council
“Advisory council” is a representative group of stakeholders selected to review and revise the implementation of a school counseling program.
Meet our Advisory council:
Jami Loftin ( school counselor), Darcy Storm (school counselor), Kaelin Varner (school counselor), Nathalie Smith (School Psychologist), Rae Elior (Related arts teacher), Brandon Coates (6th grade Sped. Teacher),M.B (Student body president) R.T (Student body vice president), Carolyn Morris (instructional coach), Bethany Shirk (School counseling clerk), Ellen Cantwell (School Mental Health Counselor)Nelda Kay (School counselor Taylors Elem), Izzy Snider (School Counselor Paris Elem), Jacob Zimmerman (School counselor WHHS), Susan Simpson (Assistant Principal), Sherry Johnson (7th grade parent), Mihaela Hays (8th grade parent), Lisa Pope (8th grade teacher), Anne Frichtl (Parent and 7th grade teacher) Matt Hall (Community Member), Bert Watts (Community Member), Jay Blankenship (Community Member)
Next Sched Meeting: April 24 7:45am
Counseling Department Beliefs and Guiding Principles
*Regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic status, learning ability level, or language:
All students have dignity and worth
Every student can learn and achieve
Diversity is to be respected and appreciated as we foster unity among our students, faculty, staff, and community
Every student will be prepared for success in post-secondary pursuits
All students need, deserve, and must be provided a quality education
All students should be provided with a school counseling program with access to a professional school counselor that will be consistent with expected developmental stages of learning.
School Counselors WILL:
Adhere to the American School Counselors Association (ASCA) ethical guidelines and standards.
Implement and manage data driven programs to support and implement Closing the Gap interventions and activities.
Annually evaluate the program through data, reflection, and feedback from the school community.
Foster and contribute to a safe and nurturing learning environment
Facilitate collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders.
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