NHS School COunseling Beliefs

BELIEFS

Regarding Students:

• Every student will leave Northwood with the necessary academic, career, and social/emotional skills to continue flourishing.

• Every student at Northwood has the capacity to learn and therefore, access to a rigorous educational experience that is available to all.

• Supporting the "whole child" in their growth and development is a critical role for school counselors.

• School counselors provide a space for student voice.

• "All students" mean all students therefore, school counselors work to equitably develop their academic, social/emotional, and career self.

Regarding Teachers/Administrators:

• School counselors collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other school staff to provide the necessary educational programming for students to excel.

• School counselors unite with teachers, administrators, and other school staff to facilitate students' success.

Regarding Parents:

• School counselors forge effective partnerships with families.

• School counselors encourage parent voice in supporting students' growth.

Regarding the Educational Process:

• All students should have a school counselor who advocates on their behalf.

• School counselors contribute to a positive school climate by providing a supportive, and nurturing environment for all students.

• School counselors are continually analyzing data, reflecting to make necessary upgrades in counseling programs and services.

• School counselors are school leaders who facilitate a positive educational experience for all students through the use of best practices and evidence-based interventions.