Keheley Counselor Mission/ philosophy

Beliefs/ Philosophy/ Mission Statement for the School Counseling Program at Keheley Elementary

 The Keheley Counselor believes:

• All students should be provided an equal opportunity to achieve their individual maximum potential. 
• All students should be provided an equal opportunity to access all counseling programs.
• All students need to be provided a safe, nurturing environment.
• Each child is an individual and needs differentiated instruction and strategies in order to succeed.
• All students should be prepared in problem-solving skills to deal with emotional, social, and academic situations in a changing world. 
• All students have the right to a credentialed school counselor who collaborates with other educators, families and the community as an advocate for student success.

 

Keheley’s Comprehensive School Counseling Program should:

• Reach every student
• Be developmental and preventative in design
• Be conducted in collaboration with all stakeholders
• Use data to monitor student progress and influence program decisions
• Celebrate students’ successes

 

Keheley’s School Counselor will:

• Plan and manage the comprehensive school counseling program in collaboration with local school administrators and the school community.
• Abide by the professional school counseling ethics as advocated by the American School Counselors Association
• Participate in professional development activities essential to maintaining a quality school counseling program.

 

 

Keheley Counselor Mission Statement:

        In partnership with the community, I will develop our students’ excellence in academic, personal/social and career development.  Counseling services will assist students in achieving their fullest potential by providing specialized interventions based on student needs.