• Beliefs

    • Every student can learn, and every student can succeed.
    • Every student should have access to and opportunity for a high-quality education.
    • School counseling programs promote and enhance student academic, career, and social/emotional outcomes.
    • All students should be treated with respect no matter their race, ethnicity, culture, gender, religion, etc.
    • Each and every student has worth and dignity. The school counselor advocates for each student because they all matter.
    • Effective school counseling is a collaborative process involving school counselors, students, families, teachers, administrators, other school staff, and education stakeholders.

     

    Mission Statement

    The mission of the Cottondale Elementary School counseling department is to provide equitable access to academic, social/emotional, and career readiness support. Through the leadership of the school counselor, students will be taught to treat others with respect and to make positive contributions to society. The school counselor will advocate for the needs of every student so they may develop the belief of self-worth.

     

    Vision Statement

    Students of the Cottondale Elementary School comprehensive school counseling program realize their true value and worth and are contributing, productive citizens. They demonstrate the academic, social/emotional, and career skills necessary for lifelong success in all areas of life. They implement problem-solving and critical thinking skills and have a positive impact on those around them.