All children are unique and should be respected with dignity.

Every student can succeed at high levels.

Learning is a lifelong process.

Fostering a positive self-image is the collaborative effort of the school, home, and community leading to responsible and productive citizenship.

Through school counseling programs, the needs and diversity of all students are addressed at all educational levels.

Every student needs appropriate personal and social skills to achieve optimum benefits from the educational programs.

Comprehensive school counseling is a developmentally appropriate program rather than support services.

The school counseling program is an integral part of the overall educational program and serves as a critical link to the instructional program and the community.

A comprehensive developmental school counseling program is an integral part of the total educational program. The program provides developmental opportunities and experiences as it addresses student developmental areas: learning to live, learning to learn, and learning to work.