Guidance Belief Statement

The professional school counselors believe every child can learn and that all students have an equal right to access a certified school counselor and to participate in a comprehensive school counseling program designed to ensure student success. The following principles are the foundation for the school counseling program:

• All students’ ethnic, cultural, racial differences and special needs are considered in planning and implementing the school wide program.
• There is a collaborative effort among the school counselors, administration and teachers to coordinate with parents and the community.
• Various assessments are used to develop and continually evaluate the effectiveness of the program.
• Classroom lessons and activities are based on the South Carolina EEDA Comprehensive Guidance Curriculum Model, which incorporates the personal, academic, social and career domains.
• School counselors adhere to ethical standards and regularly participate in professional development activities.