Vision
The Annistown Elementary school counseling program equips students with the tools to become World Class citizens, who are independent thinkers, leaders, goal setters, lifelong learners and problem solvers. Because of this comprehensive developmental program, our students will be 21st century college and workforce ready, prepared to understand, contribute to and succeed in a rapidly changing society, thus making the world a better place.
Mission
The counseling department at Annistown will provide a comprehensive guidance program that will assist all students in acquiring the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to become effective students, responsible citizens, productive workers and lifelong learners.
Philosophy
I believe that:
*All students have dignity and worth and should be treated with respect.
*All students have varied learning styles and abilities and can achieve academically.
*All students are surrounded by a safe and caring school community with high expectations and assistance to meet those expectations.
·*The school counseling program removes barriers so that all students reach their academic, personal social and career potential.
·*All students have the right to advocacy and a developmental comprehensive school counseling program which is designed and implemented following ASCA ethical guidelines, professional standards and competencies.
*All school counseling program decisions are based on data.
*All school counseling programs are designed and delivered by a qualified/certified professional school counselor.
*All students have dignity and worth and should be treated with respect.
*All students have varied learning styles and abilities and can achieve academically.
*All students are surrounded by a safe and caring school community with high expectations and assistance to meet those expectations.
·*The school counseling program removes barriers so that all students reach their academic, personal social and career potential.
·*All students have the right to advocacy and a developmental comprehensive school counseling program which is designed and implemented following ASCA ethical guidelines, professional standards and competencies.
*All school counseling program decisions are based on data.
*All school counseling programs are designed and delivered by a qualified/certified professional school counselor.