In a comprehensive developmental counseling program, with the direction of the school counselor, students will develop the following competencies:
Academic Development
Students will:
- demonstrate the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.
- complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial postsecondary options, including college.
- demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of academics to the world of work, and to life at home and in the community.
Career Development
Students will:
- demonstrate skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.
- employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction.
- demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between personal qualities, education, training, and the world of work.
Personal/Social Development
Students will:
- demonstrate the knowledge, attitudes, and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.
- make decisions, set goals, and take necessary action to achieve goals.
- demonstrate an understanding of safety and survival skills.
- demonstrate an understanding of bullying, including prevention skills and appropriate intervention.
These counseling services are delivered through:
- Classroom Lessons
- Small Group Counseling
- Solution Focused Brief Individual Counseling