Echols Middle School Counseling Program Beliefs

* Every student can learn, and every student can succeed.

* Every student should have access to and opportunity for a high-quality education.

* Every student should graduate from high school prepared for postsecondary opportunities.

* Every student should have access to a school counseling program.

* Effective school counseling is a collaborative process involving school counselors, students, families, teachers, administrators, and other   school staff and education stakeholders.

* School counselors are leaders in the school, district, state, nation.

* School counseling programs promote and enhance student academic, career and social/emotional outcomes.

Echols Middle School Counseling Program Vision Statement

The vision of the Echols Middle School Counseling Program is that all students possess the knowledge and skills necessary to attain the highest levels of academic success. Our students demonstrate strong character and are responsible, respectful, and honest, fully capable of assuming their roles as tomorrow’s world-class citizens. Students from Echols Middle School are highly prepared for their careers of choice and are ready to assume their future roles as lifelong learners.

Echols Middle School Counseling Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Echols Middle School counseling program is to inspire all students to reach their maximum potential through academic, career, and social/emotional development and, in doing so, become successful college- and career-ready, world-class citizens. All students will have equitable access to the Echols Middle School counseling program, which provides developmentally appropriate activities including individual counseling and school counseling curriculum lessons. School counselors at Echols Middle School advocate for equity and access to challenging coursework, enrichment opportunities, and differentiated instruction as well as fairness, justice, and respect for all.