MIDKIFF ELEMENTARY MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Midkiff Elementary is to promote the academic, social and emotional development of all students through a comprehensive school counseling program. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment that fosters students’ individual strengths and abilities, and empowers them to reach their full potential. Our goal is to help students develop the necessary skills and attitudes to become responsible citizens, lifelong learners, and successful contributors to society. We are committed to collaborating with families, educators, and community members to support the well-being of every student and to promote a culture of respect, kindness, and empathy.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS and RATIONALE

Our program is built on the four core components of the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs:

• Guidance Curriculum: Proactive lessons that teach students social-emotional and academic skills.

• Individual Planning: Helping students set and reach their personal and academic goals.

• Responsive Services: Addressing immediate student needs through counseling and crisis intervention.

• System Support: Collaborating with staff, parents, and the community to support the counseling program.

Midkiff Elementary counselors are responsive to our campus needs and follow the Texas Model and state law (TEC 33.005) to provide services.

DEFINITION and ASSUMPTIONS

Our counseling department is dedicated to helping every student at Midkiff Elementary achieve academic success, emotional and social well-being, and become productive citizens. We believe every student deserves a safe and supportive learning environment.

We are committed to working with all members of our community—students, parents, staff, and community partners—to ensure the academic and social-emotional success of all our students. This commitment is supported by the following assumptions:

• Midkiff Elementary counselors will follow the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs.

• The counseling department will be allocated a budget to effectively implement programs and services.

• Counselors will use data from Needs Assessments to identify and respond to the specific needs of our students and campus throughout the school year.

• The school and district will clearly define and support the role of counselors on our campus, allowing them to focus on providing direct services to students.