Garden Plain Elementary

VISION STATEMENT

The vision of the school counseling program in the Renwick elementary/middle schools is that all students are successful graduates that are prepared for the rigorous expectations of the 21st century.  They are responsive, resourceful, respectful, and responsible citizens who positively contribute to their communities.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the School Counseling Program is to support our school community by developing and integrating a comprehensive school counseling program that will promote academic, career and social/emotional development for all students The comprehensive school counseling program is planned, student-centered and data driven to support student needs.  Collaboration between community and school stakeholders is essential for overall student success.

I BELIEVE:

• Everyone will be treated with dignity and respect.

• Data will be analyzed and translated into goals that guide the development of a comprehensive, student-centered school-counseling program.

• Professional school counselors will adhere to the ASCA (American School Counselor Association) Ethical Standards for Professional School Counselors.

• All students are lifelong learners.

• Learning styles are embraced by providing a safe and positive learning environment.  

• Students’ learning is enhanced by participation in a comprehensive school counseling program that is planned, managed, implemented, and evaluated by the professional school counselor.

• Children can be taught appropriate behaviors and can learn and grow to reach their full potential.

• Children learn best when they feel good about themselves and their relationships with others.

• Professional School Counselors are a resource and an advocate for all students, staff, parents and community members.