The purpose of a counseling program in a
school setting is to promote and enhance the learning process. To that
end, the School Counseling Program facilitates student development in
three broad areas: Academic Development, Career Development, and
Personal/Social Development.
I. Academic Development:
Standard A: Students
will acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to
effective learning
in school and across the life span.
Standard B: Students
will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose
from a wide range of substantial postsecondary options,
including college.
Standard C: Students will
understand the relationship of academics to the world of work and to
life at home and in the community.
II. Career Development:
Standard A: Students
will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to
knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.
Standard B: Students will
employ strategies to achieve future career success and satisfaction.
Standard C: Students
will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education
and training,
and the world of work.
III. Personal / Social
Development:
Standard A: Students
will acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and interpersonal skills to help
them understand and respect self and others.
Standard B: Students
will make decisions, set goals and take necessary actions to achieve goals.
Standard C: Students will understand
safety and survival skills.
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