HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES

The American School Counseling Association (ASCA) has awarded the Lake Braddock HS Counseling Program as a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP). They join over 300 school counselor programs who are committed in providing exemplary school counseling programs to all students.

Press Release

VISION:

The vision of the Lake Braddock Counseling Staff is for all students to attain their maximum potential in the areas of academic achievement, personal development, and post-secondary planning through data driven programs which promote personal responsibility, respect, integrity, and service to others.

MISSION:

The Lake Braddock High School Counseling staff collaborates with students, parents and staff members to prepare and encourage all students to achieve high standards of excellence. We provide a comprehensive developmental program that addresses the academic, social/emotional and college/career preparatory needs of our diverse student body. As professional school counselors, we also empower students to achieve their current and future goals and to develop citizenship that embraces excellence of character.

PHILOSOPHY:

The School Counselors at LAKE BRADDOCK HIGH SCHOOL believe:

• all students can learn and will be encouraged to pursue lifelong learning.
• all students have dignity and worth and the right to access counseling services.
• all students are individuals with varied learning styles and abilities.
• all students should strive towards healthy relationships.
  

The LAKE BRADDOCK HIGH SCHOOL comprehensive school counseling program should:

• function as a professional learning community to meet goals.
• is based on goals which are consistent with the developmental stages of learning.
• provides a curriculum developed and monitored by the counselors in collaboration with students, parents, staff and community.
• considers ethnic, cultural, racial, gender/sexual differences and special needs when planning and implementing the school counseling program.
• is data driven, continually evaluating the changing needs of our diverse student body.
  

The School Counselors at LAKE BRADDOCK HIGH SCHOOL will:

• advocate for all students.
• participate in professional development activities to maintain a quality school counseling program.
• be full time employees who hold a master’s degree in school counseling and hold a valid Virginia Pupil Personnel Services License.
• abide by the professional ethics as advocated by the American School Counselors Association.

Location: C138

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