Nile C. Kinnick High School's Counseling Department works together to develop exemplary programs to promote the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. Our school counselors utilize a variety of strategies, activities, delivery methods, and resources to promote the desired student development. In partnership with parents, school personnel, and community resources, we utilize a comprehensive data-driven program in alliance with the American School Counselors' Association's standards and student competencies. 

School Counselors at Nile C. Kinnick High School believe:

• All students have dignity and worthy of respect.

• All students have access to the appropriate challenging curriculum. 

• All students can achieve, learn, and be successful in a respectful, inclusive, and safe school environment.

• School counselors can create a school climate that is accepting of multicultural differences. 

• By participating in school counseling programs, students gain skills, knowledge, and abilities to contribute as members of society.

• School counseling programs address the social-emotional, academic, and career development of all students.

• Professional school counselors are student-centered, leaders, advocates, and collaborators.

• Professional school counselors will utilize data to ensure the effectiveness of the school counseling program.

• School counselors are professionals who are knowledgeable about human development and have a master's degree along with unique skills and training.

• Professional school counselors adhere to the ACA and ASCA Ethical Standards for Professional School Counselors.

• School counselors implement the ASCA National Model and adhere to the standards of the school counseling profession.