Mission

The comprehensive school counseling program at Shadow Ridge School advocates for equity, access, and success for every student by promoting academic achievement, college/career readiness, and social/emotional growth. We partner with stakeholders to encourage student self-advocacy and accountability, and to prepare all students to become lifelong learners and productive citizens.

Beliefs

• All students shall have access to a school counselor who actively advocates for their academic, career, and social/emotional needs.

• Students thrive when they make meaningful connections through activities, academic rigor, and relationships with adults.

• Students are lifelong learners and will be productive citizens.

• School counselors will collaborate with families, stakeholders, and community resources to meet student needs and assist student development.

• School counselors assist students with self-advocacy and accountability skills.

• School counselors will use data to design, implement, evaluate and continuously improve the comprehensive school counseling program.

• School counselors help students feel valued and empowered.