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Welcome to Our Counseling Department!
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Lindley
Middle School
Comprehensive School Counseling Program Plan
Cobb County School Counseling
Mission Statement
The mission
statement of the Cobb County School Counseling program is to assist
students with overcoming barriers that impede learning.
The goal of all Cobb County Professional School Counselors is
to implement a standards-based comprehensive school counseling
program that:
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Includes a curriculum addressing
the needs of all students in the domains of academic,
personal/social, and career development
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Provides specialized
interventions based on identified student needs
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Assists students in acquiring
appropriate attitudes, knowledge, and
communication skills to promote healthy relationships
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Enhances the ability of students
to identify and utilize the appropriate
resources needed for post-secondary success
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Creates positive relationships
with students fostering personal growth,
service to others, and academic achievement
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Advocates for all students
encouraging them to develop to their fullest
potential
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Encourages consultation and
collaboration with other educators, parents, and community on
behalf of all students
Lindley Middle School Mission
Statement
The mission of
Lindley Middle School’s counseling program is to equip our students
with the essential skills needed to enhance life-long learning and
social awareness. As
counselors, we encourage students to develop interpersonal skills
while preparing for a successful transition and matriculation
through high school.
Our students are provided opportunities to explore the relationships
of academics to the world of work and to the community.
Counseling services are available to all students through
individual, small group, and classroom guidance.
Lindley Middle School Counseling
Philosophy
The counselors
believe:
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All students are entitled to the
services of a professional school counselor
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Every student will should equal
access to a standards-based comprehensive school counseling
program
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Effective school counseling is a
collaborative process that involves, not only school counselors,
but students, parents, teachers, administrators, community
leaders and other stakeholders alike
And the Lindley
Middle School comprehensive school counseling program will:
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Promote and support the academic
achievements, personal and social development
and career planning of every student
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Advocate for student success by
offering individual counseling, group counseling and classroom
guidance
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Articulate and demonstrate an
understanding of the American School Counselor Association
National Model of school counseling
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Analyze student data and conduct
an annual program audit to evaluate the effectiveness of the
school counseling program
And all
Professional School Counselors at Lindley Middle School will:
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Plan and manage the
comprehensive school counseling program
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Attend and participate in
professional learning opportunities on both local and county
levels
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Demonstrate ethical and
professional behavior as outlined by the American School
Counselor Association Code of Ethics
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