The mission of the Myles J. McManus Middle School Counseling Program is to provide all students with a data-driven comprehensive school counseling program that is aligned to the American School Counselor Association National Model & the Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success: K-12 College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Every Student in order to give each student equal access to a program that supports all students’ academic, college/career, and social/emotional needs. Through the use of data, surveys and collaboration with stakeholders, we identify needs and advocate for equity, access, and success for all. In addition, we are dedicated to providing students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that prepares them to be successful citizens in the 21st century that in order to appreciate diversity, behave ethically, and succeed as life-long learners in an ever-changing world.

All students will have equal opportunity to participate in a data-driven, comprehensive school counseling program that includes: classroom, group, and individual counseling methods. Through participation in the school counseling program, students will acquire the academic, career, and social/emotional skills to achieve success, reach their fullest potential, and successfully navigate the waters of being a responsible and productive citizen in the 21st century. All students will be given the tools to be problem solvers, responsible, resilient and self-advocates. Myles J. McManus Middle School students also have the background knowledge and resources to be successful in their future careers.

1. All students should receive a comprehensive school counseling program that meets their academic, career, and social/emotional needs.

2. All students can develop the skills to become life-long learners and productive members of society.

3. The school counselor will teach personal characteristics that will promote positive social interactions with others.

4. All students have the right to participate in a school counseling program that is culturally sensitive.

5. The school counselor will disaggregate data to determine which groups of students need additional support to close the achievement gap.

6. The school counselor will use evidence-based practices and data to drive the school counseling program.

7. The school counselor will develop, deliver, and analyze the school counseling program to determine effectiveness.

8. The school counselor will serve as an advocate to eliminate systemic barriers to student achievement.

9. The school counselor will abide by the ASCA Ethical Standards for school counselors to ensure professionalism.

10. The school counselor will collaborate with stakeholders within the school and outside to work towards a common goal of equity and access for all students.

11. The school counselor will provide services that enhance students’ college and career readiness.

12. The school counseling program works towards improving the school climate.