Mission:

The mission of SVHS counseling program is to provide all students with a comprehensive counseling program that encourages the highest level of student achievement through their growth and development in academic, career and personal/social domains. In partnership with teachers, administrators, parents and a caring community, the school counselor will help all students to be successful lifelong learners and problem solvers.

Vision:

The vision of the Southeast Valley School Counseling Program is for every student to acquire the academic, career, and personal/social skills to be successful students and become responsible, accountable, and productive citizens.

Beliefs

• The Southeast Valley School Counseling Program is a critical component within the school system as an advocate for students’ needs and is integral to the academic, personal/social, and career development and progress of each student

• The Southeast Valley School Counseling Program helps build a positive school environment by encouraging collaboration among counselors, teachers, administrators, parents and the community to further student achievement

• The Southeast Valley School Counseling Program utilizes the Iowa School Counseling Standards which align with the American School Counselor Association Model to provide an ethically sound and cohesive counseling program

• The Southeast Valley comprehensive School Counseling Program is continuously refined and improved through systematic review and evaluation of data.