Counselors

American School Counselor Association

Mission

Our mission as Cumberland County School Counselors is to help students demonstrate a positive attitude towards themselves and others, gain career and life-planning skills, and develop responsible social skills. The development of these skills will increase school and life success.

Focus

School counselors help students:

  • To develop self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-esteem

  • To recognize and make the best use of their capabilities

  • To feel worthwhile

  • To give students an opportunity to talk about their educational, personal, and social concerns

  • To better adjust to their school and home environments

  • To develop an awareness of the world of work

  • In the decision-making process

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