South Doyle Middle School Counseling

Parent Referral Form 

 To refer your student to see his/her school counselor, please complete the 2024-2025 parent referral form. Thank you!

School Counseling Mission Statement 

The mission of the Knox County School Counseling Program is to provide every student with a comprehensive school counseling program centered on an engaging curriculum that encourages the highest level of student achievement and excellence through their growth in academic, career and personal/social domains. In partnership with teachers, administrators, parents and a caring community, the school counselors will help every student to be a successful lifelong learner and problem solver.

Vision Statement

Knox County students are high-achieving learners who graduate college and career ready, well prepared to meet the challenges and high expectations of the 21st century. All students participate in rigorous curriculum and high-quality opportunities for self-directed personal growth supported by a comprehensive school counseling program that facilitates strategic partnerships between the school, family and community. As successful life-long learners and productive citizens, each of our students achieves excellence, making a positive difference in our schools and community.

Our Values

• All students can achieve and meet high standards that will result in college and career success

• Student developmental needs are best met by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program

• School counselors must be leaders, advocates and collaborators who create equitable access to rigorous curriculum and opportunities for self-directed personal growth for every student

• Student achievement is maximized by participation in a comprehensive school counseling program that is planned, managed, delivered and evaluated by licensed professional school counselors

• Data must be analyzed and translated into goals that guide the development of the comprehensive counseling program promoting student achievement

• Applying the ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors empowers school counselors to make decisions based on the highest moral principles to promote the maximum development of every student

Essential Role of Middle School Counselors 

Advocate for students, monitor academic progress, support students' social/emotional development, collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and community partners to support student success, and assist with career/secondary planning.

American School Counselor Competencies 

American School Counselor Association Ethical Standards 

TN State Standards for School Counselors

TN State Standards