The Cedar Ridge High School Counseling department will foster an environment which encourages every student to respect all cultures, actively promotes a positive global community of lifelong learners, inspires students to embrace their own value, and drives students to recognize and maximize their individual potential within a competitive and ever-changing society. 

We believe: 

• All students have the ability to achieve their maximum potential when given the appropriate tools, encouragement and opportunity, regardless of race, creed, ethnic background, national origin, gender expression, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, physical or mental ability.

• All students’ developmental needs are assessed and addressed individually, according to any specific social, emotional and/or educational needs, which are entirely unique to each student.

• The school counselor advocates on behalf of the student to remove or overcome any potential barriers which impede student success or overall physical and mental well-being, always keeping the student’s best interest in mind.

• The school counselor serves as a connection between all stakeholders, parents, teachers, administrators) in order to provide the best service in planning, managing and implementing how to best meet the needs of all students.

• The school counselor will utilize data intentionally to assess, plan, and implement program decisions, which is a necessity to determine the needs, goals and targeted outcomes of the comprehensive counseling program in conjunction with the overall goals of the campus, district and community.