About Us

CSMs School Counseling Program Vision Statement

The counselors of Carolina Springs Middle School envision all students will be responsible, caring, life-long learners and leaders who are self-directed and prepared to confidently pursue their highest levels of academic success and career opportunities in a global and competitive 21st century.

CSMs School Counseling Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Carolina Springs Middle School Counseling Program in partnership with our school, home, and community, is to provide a structured and intentional program to ensure all students are equipped with the knowledge and expertise to become caring, responsible, self-directed lifelong learners and leaders of the 21st Century.

Therefore, we will provide:

• a positive culture of collaboration, care, and support to encourage the development of personal attributes that enable students to interact effectively and harmoniously with others (Character)

• a learning environment that is equitable and accessible to all students (Scholarship)

• exceptional learning experiences and opportunities for all students to receive the academic, social/emotional, and career support necessary to successfully reach his or her goals (Memories)

• rigorous, relevant, and real life learning experiences to develop talents, interests and leadership skills within the school and community (Service)

Statement of Beliefs

The counselors at Carolina Springs Middle believe:

All students will achieve and be prepared for college, school to work and career opportunities in our global society when providing and implementing goal-oriented, high quality standards for 21^st century leaders.

All students regardless of race, culture, gender, or academic abilities will have counseling needs met by differentiated counseling techniques and strategies through the implementation of developmentally appropriate counseling services and 21^st century leadership curriculum opportunities.

School counselors are effective leaders in promoting high quality, accessible programs advocating for all students to attain their highest potential in areas of academic achievement, personal growth and social domains.

All students participate in a comprehensive counseling program in a caring environment developed, implemented, managed and evaluated by certified counseling professionals.

School counselors analyze disaggregated student and school data to determine the needs of the school’s population.

The school counselors are highly trained certified professionals that collaborate with all stakeholders and abide by the American School Counselor Association ethical standards and guidelines.