School Counseling Program Mission
Statement
The mission of the Lugoff-Elgin
Middle School counseling program is to provide high quality, comprehensive
school counseling services with equal access to all students. Our
programs are designed to help all students develop and enhance their academic,
social, career, and personal strengths in order to become responsible and
productive citizens for the 21st century. In partnership with other educators,
parents/guardians, and the community, professional school counselors strive to
ensure that all students at LEMS develop the skills, knowledge, and
understanding necessary to be successful in our changing society.
School Counseling Program Vision Statement
The vision of
Lugoff-Elgin Middle School Counseling program is for all students to be college
and/or career ready. Every student will acquire the academic, career and
personal/social skills to reach their fullest educational potential and successfully
manage their lives as healthy, responsible, competent and productive citizens
who respect themselves and others.
The beliefs of Lugoff-Elgin Middle School Counseling
Program Beliefs
School Counselors in the Lugoff-Elgin Middle School
counseling program believe:
·
All
students can achieve and meet high standards that will result in academic
success.
·
All
students have a right to a safe and supportive learning environment.
·
The
school counseling program serves a central role in meeting students’ developmental
needs through interventions in academic, career, and personal/social domains.
·
Student
needs can be best met through a data-driven comprehensive school counseling
program in collaboration with all stakeholders.
·
A
comprehensive school counseling program is tailored to meet students’
educational and developmental needs as identified through needs assessments
that have been translated in to attainable goals.
·
The
American School Counselor Association ethical standards should guide the work
of the school counseling program and school counselors.
