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OUR VISION: The vision of Harmony Middle School Counseling Department is to empower all students to become meaningful contributors to our community and the world in which they live.
OUR MISSION: Harmony Middle School Counseling Department provides a comprehensive and developmental program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social needs in a safe and confidential environment for every student. Harmony counselors collaborate with educators, parents, and the community to assist all students in becoming life-long learners. We believe all students can be productive citizens.
OUR SCHOOL COUNSELING BELIEFS:
Harmony counselors will:
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serve as advocates for all students to address individual, family, systemic and community needs with the belief that all students can be successful.
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provide professional school counseling services to all students.
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provide a nurturing learning environment to help all students reach their highest potential and aspire to become lifelong learners.
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address the diversity and developmental needs of all students to ensure they receive the maximum benefit from the counseling program and school learning community.
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collaborate with families, school staff, community members and other available resources to assist with student development.
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use data to develop, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the counseling program in the school’s learning environment through needs assessments, pre/post test, and the Harmony Middle School improvement plan.
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collaborate with the Harmony Administrative team to ensure that the counseling program services are meeting the needs of all students.
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adhere to the ethical standards as set forth by the American School Counselor Association, and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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participate in professional development activities to enhance cultural competency, stay abreast of current trends and other information affecting students.
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