* Every student can learn and every student can succeed.

* All student should be treated with respect no matter their race, ethnicity, culture, gender, religion, etc.

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

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

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

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

* Each and every student has worth and dignity. The school counselor advocates for all students because they all matter.