Guidance Office

Southern Middle School Mission

The mission of the Southern Middle School Counseling Program is to empower all students to reach their full potential by addressing their individual needs through the school counseling program. Students will be independent critical thinkers through their participation in data-informed interventions promoting academic achievement, career exploration, and social/emotional growth.

 

Southern Middle School Vision

The vision of the Southern Middle School counseling program is that all students are provided an atmosphere of security, warmth, and encouragement to reach their fullest potential in the areas of academic, career, and personal development.

 

Southern Middle School Beliefs

• The school counseling program believes all students have significance and worth.

• The school counseling program believes all students learn differently and will be provided resources for an equitable education.

• The school counseling program will advocate on behalf of ALL students.

• The school counseling program will develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• The school counseling program will utilize data to develop a comprehensive approach.

• The school counseling program will promote the following: an understanding of and respect of self and others; problem-solving and decision-making; emotional management skills; skills for learning; and the influence of academic habits on career success.

• The school counseling program will function in alignment with ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors.