Mission Statement 

The mission of the MOC-FV school counseling program

strives to ensure student success through a safe

and supportive environment in which all students

acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes

needed for educational, career, and personal/social development to become life-long learners, creative thinkers,

and responsible individuals.

 

WE BELIEVE

  • students are our highest priority
  • all students are unique, and when given a safe, nurturing environment, are provided with an opportunity to achieve their highest individual talent and potential
  • all students have the right to individual student planning that addresses their goal in academic, career and personal/social development and are encouraged to pursue their options
  • all students’ ethnic, cultural, racial, gender differences and/or special needs are considered in planning and implementing the school counseling program
  • every student has the right to be heard and treated with respect



AND THAT OUR SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM

  • reaches every student
  • is comprehensive in scope
  • is proactive in design
  • is an integral part of and aligned with the MOC-FV educational program and standards
  • utilizes the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Standards as the foundation for guidance curriculum that supports academic, career, and personal/social development
  • is implemented by credentialed school counselors in collaboration with other educators, families and community resources
  • uses data to drive intentional guidance activities and for change when needed
  • monitors student progress
  • collects and shares process, perception, and results data and analyzes critical elements



AND THAT ALL SCHOOL COUNSELORS WILL

  • be accessible to all students
  • work with other educators, families and community resources, as an advocate for student success
  • be advocates and catalysts for the growth of and support for every student
  • design, implement and evaluate the comprehensive school counseling program that is aligned to the district’s strategic plan
  • abide by the professional school counseling ethics as advocated by the American School Counselors Association
  • participate in professional development activities essential to maintaining a quality school counseling program