Counselors' Corner

Introduction

The counseling program at Big Shanty Intermediate School has been founded on the belief that the school counseling program should be an integral part of students’ daily educational environment and that school counselors are partners in student achievement.  The purpose of the counseling program is to impart specific skills and learning opportunities in a proactive and preventative manner.  To ensure the success of the program, we have adopted the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model.  This model supports the school’s overall mission by promoting academic achievement, career planning and personal/social development. 

The Big Shanty Intermediate counseling program is designed to assist all students in achieving to their fullest potential.  It is a developmental program that is directly and indirectly involved with students, parents, staff, administration, and community resources. 

The counseling program at Big Shanty Intermediate School has been founded on the belief that the school counseling program should be an integral part of students’ daily educational environment and that school counselors are partners in student achievement.  The purpose of the counseling program is to impart specific skills and learning opportunities in a proactive and preventative manner.  To ensure the success of the program, we have adopted the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model.  This model supports the school’s overall mission by promoting academic achievement, career planning and personal/social development. 

The Big Shanty Intermediate counseling program is designed to assist all students in achieving to their fullest potential.  It is a developmental program that is directly and indirectly involved with students, parents, staff, administration, and community resources. 

Philosophical Statement

     The counselors of Big Shanty Intermediate School believe:

·                    All students have dignity and worth.

·                    All students have the right to participate in the school counseling program.

·                    All students' ethnic, cultural, and racial differences and special needs are considered in planning and implementing the school counseling program.

·                     All students shall have access to a full-time, state-certified, master's-degree-level school counselor to deliver the counseling program.

And that the Big Shanty Intermediate School counseling program should:

·                    Be based on the Cobb County School District's school counseling curriculum as well as developmental student competencies

·                    Be planned and coordinated with school personnel, parents, and community representatives

·                    Utilize the many combined resources of the community.

And that all school counselors shall:

·                    Abide by the professional ethics of guidance and counseling as advocated by the American School Counselor Association

·                    Participate in professional development activities essential to maintain a quality school counseling program.

     The counselors of Big Shanty Intermediate School believe:

·                    All students have dignity and worth.

·                    All students have the right to participate in the school counseling program.

·                    All students' ethnic, cultural, and racial differences and special needs are considered in planning and implementing the school counseling program.

·                     All students shall have access to a full-time, state-certified, master's-degree-level school counselor to deliver the counseling program.

And that the Big Shanty Intermediate School counseling program should:

·                    Be based on the Cobb County School District's school counseling curriculum as well as developmental student competencies

·                    Be planned and coordinated with school personnel, parents, and community representatives

·                    Utilize the many combined resources of the community.

And that all school counselors shall:

·                    Abide by the professional ethics of guidance and counseling as advocated by the American School Counselor Association

·                    Participate in professional development activities essential to maintain a quality school counseling program.

Mission Statement

Our mission as school counselors is to provide a comprehensive counseling program that will assist all students in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to become effective students, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners.