The mission of the Raymond School Counseling program is to promote a safe, healthy, supportive, encouraging, and child-centered environment in which every student is provided equal access to programming and services. Data-driven decision making processes and targeted evidence-based programming and practices are used to promote the success and development of all students in order that they may be successful, lifelong learners who are academically and socially/emotionally prepared to realize their fullest potential as they strive towards their personal and career goals.
Raymond School Counseling Vision Statement
The vision of the Raymond School Counseling program is to promote and enhance the development and success of all students that they may be socially and emotionally competent, academically prepared, and college and career ready and aware. Students will develop skills such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, responsibility, perseverance, and adaptability that will allow them to successfully meet life’s challenges as respectful, responsible, and productive citizens in our ever-changing society.
Raymond School Counseling Beliefs
•I believe in educating the whole child. •I believe all students have the right to participate in all school programs and activities and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. •I believe all students can and will succeed to their fullest potential with the appropriate supports. •I believe student success is the result of collaborative and proactive efforts between all stakeholders involved in the students’ lives – at home, at school, and in the community – to identify and remove barriers in academic, career, and social/emotional development and achievement. •I believe the school counselor’s role is to provide a data-driven, engaging, preventative, and developmentally appropriate program aligned with the ASCA National Model and ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors. This program is designed to meet the needs and promote the learning and development of all students through programs and services such as individual and small group counseling, classroom guidance lessons, individual student planning, crisis response services, and system support. Data will be continually reviewed to ensure that the school counseling program is effectively meeting students’ needs. •I believe every child needs an advocate to guarantee equitable access to resources and programs that support academic, career, and social/emotional success.