Collaborative Work on District Counseling & Guidance Plan Revision

Our April 24, 2013, district-wide meeting was productive.  Please find below our collaborative work toward revision of the vision, mission, and goals for our district counseling and guidance plan.  Please contact me if you have any concerns.  I plan to share these revisions with our district advisory committee on May 16.

Jasper City Schools

Guidance and Counseling Plan Revision

Collaborative Work from District Meeting – 4.24.13

Vision Statement

Students in the Jasper City Schools will achieve at their maximum potential, prepared to face the challenges and high expectations of the 21^st century.  All students will participate in a rigorous curriculum and diverse opportunities for self-directed personal growth, supported by a comprehensive school counseling program that facilitates strategic partnerships between school, family, and community.  As thriving, lifelong learners and productive citizens, JCS students will make a positive impact in our schools and community.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Jasper City Schools counseling program is to offer all students a comprehensive school counseling experience centered around an engaging curriculum that supports the highest level of student achievement through growth in academic, career, and personal/social domains.  Through collaboration with teachers, administrators, parents, and a supportive community, school counselors will help all students to become successful, lifelong learners.

Beliefs

1.        Each student has the opportunity to achieve at the highest level of his/her potential and reach advanced levels of college, career, and workforce readiness.
2.       A comprehensive counseling program best meets student developmental needs.
3.       School counselors must be leaders, advocates, and collaborators who create equitable access to rigorous curriculum and opportunities for self-directed personal growth for all students.
4.       Student achievement is maximized when students take part in a comprehensive school counseling program that is planned, managed, delivered and evaluated by certified school counselors.
5.       Data should be analyzed and used to identify goals to guide the development of a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes student achievement.
6.       Applying the ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors empowers school counselors to base decisions on the highest moral principles and to promote the maximum development of every student.