Comprehensive School Counseling Program

Philosophy

The School Counselors of Gordon County Schools adhere to the philosophy that all students can be successful and that a school counseling program is an essential and integral part of the overall educational process.  A comprehensive school counseling program is predicated on the belief that all students are unique and dynamic individuals, capable of becoming responsible and productive adults.  School counselors work with all students, school staff, families, and members of the community.  The purpose of the school counseling program is to impart specific skills and learning opportunities in a proactive and preventative manner which ensures that all students can achieve school success through academic, career and personal/social developmental experiences.

Beliefs

We believe effective school counseling programs:

• teach life skills
• are for all students
• are proactive and preventative
• are competency based and goal oriented
• provide a safe place for problem solving
• help students develop into successful adults
• are an integral part of a total school program
• understand and value the students' capabilities
• facilitate and support the reciprocal integration of curriculum
• career, academic, personal and social issues and are age appropriate in nature
• promote a healthy  school culture which is supportive and collaborative among all stakeholders

Mission Statement

The Middle School Guidance Program is an important part of the overall educational process.  Since students develop emotionally, socially, and academically the guidance program must help develop a literate, self-confident, creative and responsible life-long learner who is capable of meeting life challenges in our communities and around the world.